Maryland Family Law Section 7-105

      In granting a decree of absolute divorce, the court shall change the name of a party to either the name given the party at birth or any other former name the party wishes to use if:

            (1)      the party took a new name on marriage and no longer wishes to use it;

            (2)      the party asks for the change of name; and

            (3)      the purpose of the party is not illegal, fraudulent, or immoral.