Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014)

§ 7-105. Restoration of former name

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   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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16, § 32; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.

                    
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