I’m sure everyone has seen the recent headline concerning Bruce Jenner’s new identity as Caitlyn Jenner. If you are planning on, or have ever considered, changing your name, this headline may have sparked thoughts of the legal process associated with an official name change. There are many reasons for a legal name change such as marriage, divorce, adoption, or simply because you prefer a completely new name. A name change commonly occurs subsequent to a marriage by either a w

So you suspect your spouse may be having an affair and one of your first thoughts might be, “Should I hire a private investigator?” The short answer is no, not until you first consult with an attorney. Hiring a private investigator through an attorney rather than on your own has three benefits: (1) the other party is less likely to have access to the private investigators findings; (2) it is more likely that the evidence gathered by the private investigator will be admissible