Section 2080 Of Chapter 7. Restoration Of Wife’s Former Name From California Family Law Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 7.

. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for nullity of marriage, but not in a proceeding for legal separation of the parties, the court, upon the request of a party, shall restore the birth name or former name of that party, regardless of whether or not a request for restoration of the name was included in the petition.