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:
According to Iowa Code § 598.37, either party in a marriage can request a name change as part of a divorce or annulment decree. You can ask the court to change your name to either the name on your birth certificate or the name you had before the marriage. If you want a different name, you must follow the procedures outlined in chapter 674.
Therefore, you can request the court to change your name to match your birth certificate as part of your divorce decree.
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