Legal name change help!?

Question

In some sections it says petitioner (present name) but in one section it just says "Petition of (name)" Now would i put my birth name or the name im changing it to??

Answer 1

You are the petitioner.  That means you are submitting the petition.  It's YOUR petition.  Both are the same.

Answer 2

Same name in both spots (assuming there is some other spot for you to put your 'new' name).

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Answer 3

Birth name. That's your name until the petition is reviewed and granted.