{"id":1839,"date":"2011-01-28T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2011-01-28T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firemark.com\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2011-01-17T17:44:44","modified_gmt":"2011-01-18T00:44:44","slug":"asked-answered-using-pseudonyms-getting-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firemark.com\/2011\/01\/28\/asked-answered-using-pseudonyms-getting-paid\/","title":{"rendered":"Asked and Answered: Using Pseudonyms, and getting paid."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Q: \u00a0Can you shed any light on how to best use a pseudonym<\/a> from\u00a0a\u00a0legal<\/a> standpoint? I have my copyright indicating the other identity, but what about in the marketplace?\u00a0 For example, if I'm to be paid, how would that be arranged?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A: Using a pseudonym is actually pretty simple.\u00a0 Tell your agent, manager and lawyer about your pseudonym, and ask that all contracts<\/a> address this in the credit provisions.\u00a0 The contract heading would read something like this:<\/p>\n

“This Agreement is made this 31st day of January 2011, by and between Paul Producer and Walter Writer, p\/k\/a\/ Famous Freddie”.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The credits provisions would require that credit be given to Famous Freddie, but the payments<\/a> provision would call for payments in the name Walter Writer, and using his social security number<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In practice, payments typically go through an agent's account first anyway, so getting paid shouldn't be too much trouble.\u00a0 The employer\/purchaser just needs to know your legal name and tax information for its records.<\/p>\n

Now, it is possible to petition the courts for a legal change of name.\u00a0 For that, you'll need to hire a lawyer.\u00a0 I don't recommend handling this kind of thing yourself.\u00a0 It can be very tricky<\/p>\n

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