My main wish is to remove my family name, and I would prefer to not adopt my mother's maiden name either.
Say my name is Joe Brown, and my mother's maiden name is Green. How likely would I be granted a name of Tim Smith?
Also, given my details, how easy would it be to complete the entire process by myself, filing in forma pauperis?
An attorney would surely be helpful but I am without funds. I have not seen anywhere a complete detailing and explanation of how to fill out the forms and how to proceed. I expect they would be available somewhere just as the IRS provides exhaustive instructions.

