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CA SB1150
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Family Code Chapter 7 to clarify that name restoration provisions apply to either spouse in dissolution or nullity proceedings
- Courts must restore a party's birth name or former name upon request, regardless of whether restoration was included in the petition
- Prohibits denial of name restoration based on custody of a minor child with a different name, except in cases of fraud
- Does not affect the common law right of any person to change their name outside of marriage dissolution proceedings
- Approved by Governor on September 27, 2024
Legislative Description
Dissolution or nullity of marriage: restoration of former name or birth name.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 780, Statutes of 2024.
9/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/29/2024
Judiciary2/21/2024
Rules2/14/2024
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