CHAPTER 7. Restoration of Spouse’s Former Name [2080. - 2082.]

Cal. Family Code - FAM 7.

in effect

Cal. Family Code - FAM § 2080. Section 2080.

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. Family Code - FAM § 2081. Section 2081.

The restoration of a former name or birth name requested under Section 2080 shall not be denied on the basis that the party has custody of a minor child who bears a different name, or for any other reason except fraud.

Cal. Family Code - FAM § 2082. Section 2082.

This code does not abrogate the common law right of any person to change one’s name.

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