This bill amends Section 598.37 of the Iowa Code regarding name changes in the context of marriage dissolution or annulment. It allows either party to request a name change as part of the decree, specifically to either their birth name or the name they held prior to the marriage. If a party wishes to change their name to something other than these two options, they must follow the procedures outlined in chapter 674.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if a name change is requested under the specified conditions, the clerk of court must issue a separate document that evidences the name change. Importantly, this document is required to contain no other information related to the dissolution or annulment decree, ensuring that the name change is clearly delineated from the other aspects of the legal proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 598.37