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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 7§ 2082 Name Change Common Law

§ 2082 Name Change Common Law

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§ 2082 Name Change Common Law

This law says people can still change their name the old way, even with new rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •You can change your name the old way or the new way.
  • •The law doesn’t take away the old way of changing your name.
  • •This is true even if there are new rules about name changes.

Example

If you want to change your name because you got married or just don't like your old one.

You can still do it the way people always have, not just the new way the law talks about.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2082 Name Change Common Law

This code does not abrogate the common law right of any person to change one’s name. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 780, Sec. 4. (SB 1150) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

common law rightchange one’s name

Related Statutes

  • § 2080 Name Restoration In Divorce
  • § 2081 Name Restoration Rights
  • § 3120 Child Custody Without Divorce
  • § 3121 Court Ordered Attorney Fees
  • § 3750 Dependent Child Health Coverage

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2082.
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