Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 20-121.4 (2026)

Restoration of former name

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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.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2000–2000 · leading case: Rowland v. Shurbutt, 525 S.E.2d 917 (Va. 2000).

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Rowland v. Shurbutt, 525 S.E.2d 917 (Va. 2000). · cites it 4× “But see Code § 20-121.4 (permitting divorce court to restore party's former name as part of final decree of divorce from bond of matrimony).”

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