§ 2080

California Family Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 780, Sec. 2. (SB 1150) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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