Change of name...?

Question

Hi, I live in New York and would like to know about changing the name of a minor. I've tried searches on google, but they aren't very helpful. I honestly don't know anything about it, and need a lot of help. The girl that wants to change her name is 14 years old. She just wants to change it only by one letter because the spelling is confusing. Can anyone please help?

Answer 1

You can use any name you wish in most states as long as you are not changing your name for illegal purposes.    

You can contact a lawyer/attorney  to have the name changed legally.

Answer 2

She will have to be 21 or over to appear in court by herself.