In all divorce actions, a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name. If a divorce is granted, the judgment or decree shall specify and restore to the party the name so
prayed for in the pleadings.
O.C.G.A. § 19-5-16
Restoration of maiden or prior name
Ga
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