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Art. 100. Surname of married persons
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Art. 100. Surname of married persons
Marriage does not change the name of either spouse. However, a married person may use the surname of either or both spouses as a surname.
Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
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