"Whaley has indeed since legally changed her name, returning to the court after the 2023 petition to complete the process. Those court records were sealed for Whaley's safety due to her increasing visibility as a public figure."
"According to the State Bar of Michigan, common law name changes are legally recognized by the state and apply to people who begin going by a name other than their legal one for non-fraudulent purposes."
"It's not going to hold because we have all the proof and documents, and I've got 100 witnesses who know me by Joanna."
A complaint was filed by Frank Liberati against Joanna Whaley, alleging she violated campaign law by not using her deadname on her application. Whaley has legally changed her name and has used it for over five years, which qualifies her under common law name changes. Legal experts assert that she is not in violation of campaign law, as common law name changes are recognized by the state. Whaley maintains she has ample proof and witnesses to support her name usage.
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