Can I change my name in a divorce or dissolution of marriage in Iowa?
Full Question:
I had filed for dissolution of marriage on the grounds that my husband had a wife living at the time of his marriage to me. After my marriage, I had changed my name. Can I request the court to change my name to what it is in my birth certificate as a part of the decree of dissolution?
02/06/2017 |
Category: Divorce |
State: Iowa |
#31616
Answer:
Iowa Code § 598.37 states:
“Either party to a marriage may request as a part of the decree of dissolution or decree of annulment a change in the person's name to either the name appearing on the person's birth certificate or to the name the person had immediately prior to the marriage. If a party requests a name change other than to the name appearing on the person's birth certificate or to the name the person had immediately prior to the marriage, the request shall be made under chapter 674.”
Therefore, you may request the court to change your name per your birth certificate as a part of the decree of dissolution of your marriage.