In the US (Illinois, specifically) I changed my name legally, or so I thought. Now it appears the name change may not have happened. How can I confirm beyond a doubt whether the name change legally exists or not, and if not, what's next? [more inside]
posted by davejay on Oct 7, 2010 - 25 answers

I want to start using a new last name, but it's likely going to be several months before I can officially change it. What problems could come up if I start using my new name now? [more inside]
posted by hazelshade on Mar 4, 2008 - 8 answers

What surnames would work well with a first name of "Dresden"? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Oct 17, 2007 - 68 answers

I'd appreciate any and all advice associated with changing work environments -- whether practical advice (about little bits of personal business to remember, or health insurance crud), or mental/emotional advice (how to adjust internally), or sociological advice (how to smooth the transition into a new employee culture). I also suck learning names -- hopefully they'll have nameplates, but anyone have tips for committing a large mass of names and faces to memory? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Apr 13, 2005 - 14 answers