Full question:
I had filed for dissolution of marriage on the grounds that my husband had a wife living at the time of his marriage to me. After my marriage, I had changed my name. Can I request the court to change my name to what it is in my birth certificate as a part of the decree of dissolution?
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: Iowa
Answer:
Per Iowa Code § 598.37, either party to a marriage may request the court to change the person’s name to the name appearing on the person’s birth certificate as a part of the decree of dissolution of marriage. The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.Iowa Code § 598.37 states:
“Either party to a marriage may request as a part of the decree of dissolution or decree of annulment a change in the person's name to either the name appearing on the person's birth certificate or to the name the person had immediately prior to the marriage. If a party requests a name change other than to the name appearing on the person's birth certificate or to the name the person had immediately prior to the marriage, the request shall be made under chapter 674.”
Therefore, you may request the court to change your name per your birth certificate as a part of the decree of dissolution of your marriage.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
