First, note that name change laws vary by jurisdiction, which means you should always be sure to check which rules and regulations apply to your situation. Generally, however, in most states, a legal name change after marriage can be accomplished by simply filling out some forms and without court involvement.
English Collins Dictionary-English synonyms & Thesaurus &nbsp. pathetic 1 adj If you describe a person or animal as pathetic, you mean that they are sad and weak or helpless, and they make you feel very sorry for them. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight..., She now looked small, shrunken and pathetic. â¦ pathetically adv. She was pathetically thin.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. 1. gloom, disheartenment. Despair, desperation, despondency, discouragement, hopelessness refer to a state of mind caused by circumstances that seem too much to cope with. Despair suggests total loss of hope, which may be passive or may drive one to furious efforts, even if at random: in the depths of despair; courage born of despair.