Restoration of former name

Va. Code Ann. § 20-121.4
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Upon decreeing a divorce from the bond of matrimony the court shall, on motion of a party who changed his or her name by reason of the marriage, restore such party's former name or maiden name by separate order meeting the requirements of § 8.01-217 . 1979, c. 1; 1990, c. 569; 2003, c. 258 .
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/20-121.4/Fetched: 10/16/2026

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