{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"2081","citation":"Fam. Code, § 2081","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION [2000. - 2452.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [2000. - 2129.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-6/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Restoration of Spouse’s Former Name [2080. - 2082.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 780, Sec. 3.   (SB 1150)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>The restoration of a former name or birth name requested under Section <a href=\"/fam/2080\">2080</a> shall not be denied on the basis that the party has custody of a minor child who bears a different name, or for any other reason except fraud.</p>","text":"The restoration of a former name or birth name requested under Section 2080 shall not be denied on the basis that the party has custody of a minor child who bears a different name, or for any other reason except fraud.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/restoration-of-spouses-former-name-2081","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}