In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for nullity of marriage, but not in a proceeding for legal separation of the parties, the court, upon the request of a party, shall restore the birth name or former name of that party, regardless of whether a request for restoration of the name was included in the petition.
Cal. Fam. Code § 2080
Restoration of Spouse’s Former Name
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 780, Sec. 2
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