In California, you can ask the court for an order recognizing your gender marker change and changing your legal name. To do this, file a petition with the court and get a decree. The process takes up to 2 months. We have listed and linked resources that are helpful in following this process.<\/p>\n
If you need to speak with a Center staff person, please email pride@palomar.edu<\/a>. If you are seeking support and need to speak with a behavioral health specialist, please contact Palomar College Behavioral Health Counseling Services via email bhcs@palomar.edu<\/a> or by phone 760-891-7531.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In California, you can ask the court for an order recognizing your gender marker change and changing your legal name. To do this, file a petition with the court and get a decree. The process takes up to 2 months. We have listed and linked resources that are helpful in following this process. 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