Fam. Code, § 2082 · Chapter 7. Restoration of Spouse’s Former Name

Fam. Code, § 2082

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

This code does not abrogate the common law right of any person to change one’s name.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 780, Sec. 4. (SB 1150) Effective January 1, 2025.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=2082.
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