GA 19-5-16 - GA 19-5-16

19-5-16. Restoration of maiden or prior name. 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. <h4...