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2016 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 7 - Divorce
§ 7-105. Restoration of former name

MD Fam L Code § 7-105 (2016) What's This?

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.

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