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1 IN THE MATTER APPLICATION OF E.F.G. TO ASSUME A NEW NAME -- rank: 1000

... filed an action to assume another name in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. The statute reads as follows: Any person may institute an ... or causes to be given false information under this section. [ N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1.] Plaintiff's verified complaint contained the information required by N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. In addition, plaintiff's complaint advised the trial court that ... a new name, a plaintiff must not only comply with N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1, but also with Rule 4:72. That rule implements the ... order to change a name, the applicant must comply with N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 and R ule 4:72. The Basile court went on ... App. Div. 2001). "The New Jersey change of name statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4, provides an additional method for a change ...

docket:	a5975-06
court:	njappellate
decided:	2008-03-17
status:	published
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	54047

2 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF T.I.C.-C -- rank: 847

... avoid creditors, or perpetrate a criminal or civil fraud. See N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4; R. 4:72-1 to -4; In re ...

docket:	a1706-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-02-16
status:	Published
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Document Size:	43661

3 PAUL EMMA v. JESSICA EVANS -- rank: 844

... a name change in accordance with the procedures contained in N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4. Paul's argument exalts form over substance. To ... the content of a complaint for a change of name. N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. 6 We reject the contention that this statute literally mandated ... a complaint in the children's names as described in N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1, to the exclusion of all other possible avenues for seeking ... a new and separate action in the manner provided by N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1, the trial court remains obligated to ensure that the parties ... evidentiary hearing. Had Jessica filed a separate complaint, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1, it would have eventually been referred for disposition to the ... that name over the objection of the other parent. 6 N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 states in its entirety: Any person may institute an ...

docket:	a2303-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-20
status:	published
citation:	424 N.J. Super. 36 35 A.3d 684
Document Size:	42734

4 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF EDWARD V. DULGEROGLU TO ASSUME THE NAME OF EDWARD VARUJAN YEZEKIAN -- rank: 756

... New Jersey since moving here in 2003. As required by N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1, plaintiff also alleged that "[t]here are no judgments against ... name change application for reasons other than those recognized in N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 or at common law. At this time, we choose not ... have recognized that the name change legislation in this State, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4, has been construed "in the light of the ... it." Ibid. "Consistent with the flexibility provided at common law, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 has been interpreted to give broad judicial discretion in favor ... name change may be denied, both the common law and N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 recognized that a name change may be denied when sought ... his name. For example, the "fraudulent purposes" category recognized in N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 and at common law represents a basis for the ...

docket:	A1574-04
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2006-01-27
status:	unpublished
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Document Size:	62489

5 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/sacklow.opn.html -- rank: 737

... s name change implicates various procedural requirements. First, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 and Rule 4:72-1(a), an application to change ... finds that plaintiff’s verified complaint satisfied the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2A:52- 1, Rule 4:72-1(a), and Rule 4:72-1 ... findings the court would have to make are those under N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. However, Trevor is a minor child whose parents share legal ...

docket:	Sacklow
court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
decided:	0000-00-00
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6 RACHEL C. RODRIGUEZ v. THOMAS D. PANICONI -- rank: 655

... 20, 2018, plaintiff filed a pro se complaint pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 for a name change. At the November 16, 2018 hearing ... the situation. The judge entered a memorializing judgment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to - 4. Thereafter, on November 19, 2018, represented by counsel ...

docket:	a2246-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-01-23
status:	Unpublished
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Document Size:	28435

7 IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF XIANGJING ZHAN TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HONGHONG ZHAN a Minor to MICHELLE HONGHONG ZHAN -- rank: 643

... alien may obtain a legal change of name pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4 (name change statute), or whether the statute limits ... or causes to be given false information under this section [ N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 (emphasis added).] The applicable Court Rule concerning name change applications ...

docket:	a6113-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-02-14
status:	published
citation:	424 N.J. Super. 231 37 A.3d 521
Document Size:	31687

8 YOMAIRA HENAO v. JOSEPH A. TIBBRINE -- rank: 634

... The mother has appealed. Changes of name are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4 and by Rules 4:72-1 to -4 ... complaint, accompanied by a sworn affidavit setting forth specified information. N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. The statutes also provide for entry of judgment, N.J ...

docket:	a1362-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-08-04
status:	unpublished
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9 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE OF NAME BY: JILL IRIS BACHARACH TO ASSUME THE NAME: JILL IRIS BACHARACH-BORDMAN -- rank: 621

... denying her application for a change of name pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. We reverse.     On May 26, 2000, plaintiff filed her verified ... Sup. Ct. 1936).     The New Jersey change of name statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4, provides an additional method for a change of ... this section.     Consistent with the flexibility provided at common law, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 has been interpreted to give broad judicial discretion in favor ...

docket:	A0456-00
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2001-08-02
status:	published
citation:	344 N.J. Super. 126 780 A.2d 579
Document Size:	28846

10 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. PAUL RODGERS -- rank: 573

... Betancourt to Paul Rodgers under applicable statutes and court rule, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 to -4; R. 4:72-1, or is exercising a ...

docket:	a4237-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-07-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	40243

11 KENNETH LANCE RICCIOLI v. BONNIE SUE RICCIOLI -- rank: 545

... having a court order that authorizes the name change. Both N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 and N.J.S.A. 2A:34-21 are remedial ... changes. Egner , supra , 133 N.J. Super. at 405. While N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1 authorizes the institution of an action for a change of ...

docket:	a0980-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-10-03
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	11971

12 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/trial/leggio-v-leggio.opn.html -- rank: 515

... and time-consuming requirements of the general name change statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:52-1. Such an application is properly addressed in the Law Division ...

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