What's in a Name? Volume 2

June 28th, 2017
In the 2017 legislative session, the Maryland Generally Assembly passed into law an update to existing law on restoration to a former name in a divorce. HB793: Family Law – Divorce – Restoration of Former Name (to view the bill: http://mgaleg.mar… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Frequently Asked Questions, Legislative News, Marriage
Tags: Legislation, Name Change

What's in a Name? Volume 1

June 27th, 2017
If requested in a divorce, a spouse will be restored to his or her given birth name or any other former name the party wishes to use. This name restoration cannot be stopped by the ex-spouse, nor can an ex-spouse require it of the other. There are tw… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Frequently Asked Questions, Marriage
Tags: Name Change