In all divorce actions, a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name. If a divorce is granted, the judgment or decree shall specify and restore to the party the name so prayed for in the pleadings.
(Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 121, § 1; Code 1882, § 3586a; Civil Code 1895, § 2446; Civil Code 1910, § 2965; Code 1933, § 30-121.)
Cross references.- Proceedings for change of name generally, T. 19, C. 12.
JUDICIAL DECISIONS
Cited in Schwartz v. Schwartz, 237 Ga. 56, 226 S.E.2d 591 (1976).
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 24 Am. Jur. 2d, Divorce and Separation, § 365.
ALR.
- Correct name of married woman, 35 A.L.R. 417.
Right of married woman to use maiden surname, 67 A.L.R.3d 1266.