In case anyone needs it!
[Image of a twitter post by user Yemi (@unicornyemi). It says, "@ trans/GNC/enby Georgians: Free name change for trans people in Georgia! (Yes, this includes nonbinary and genderqueer people). Atlanta Legal Aid Society will cover the cost of filing AND the cost of the required publication. Their attorneys actually donate their time to help with the scary paperwork aspects and even attend the hearing with you.
*call 404-614-3980 or email Laurie at [email protected]
*or fill out the google form: tinyurl.com/AtlantaTransNameChange"]
Hey guys, I'm actually a volunteer attorney at the Whitman-Walker Name and Gender Change Clinic in DC, and we help folks from DC, Maryland, AND Virginia change their name and gender marker on their identity documents! The clinic is free, and there is also financial assistance available from #TransLAW for anyone who needs it to help cover court filing costs! All of the info for the clinic is here: https://www.whitman-walker.org/care-program/legal-services-name-and-gender-change
I love volunteering for the clinic -- last night I worked with a 16-year-old trans boy and both of his parents, who were there to support and help with the process, and it was so incredibly touching, it melted my heart!!! The dad got all choked up when we finished the paperwork, saying proudly, "This is such a big step!" and apparently when they were leaving and getting on the elevator, the mom reached out to shake her son's hand and said, "I'm pleased to meet you!" using his new name! All of us were just like, AWWWWWWWWWW OMGGGGGGGGGH ***melting all over***