“I was laughed at”: more than 7,000 Belgians had their first or last name changed

A name is more than a label: sometimes it is a source of pride, sometimes of pain or discomfort. Today you can change your name faster and easier than ever in our country. Artist Isjtar (43) and sisters Steffi (35) and Shelly (32) show how a simple administrative step can have a major personal impact. Lawyer Ingrid Boone explains what your rights are if you consider the decision yourself. And what does it actually cost?

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