Restoration or other change of name

23-2716. Restoration or other change of name. (a) Upon the request of a spouse, the court shall order the restoration of that spouse's former name. The court shall have jurisdiction to restore the spouse's former name at or after the time the decree of divorce becomes final. (b) Upon the request of a spouse, the court may order such spouse's name be changed to a name that is different than such spouse's former name. The court shall have jurisdiction to change the spouse's name at or after the time the decree of divorce becomes final. (c) The judicial council shall develop a form that is simple, concise and direct for use with this section. History: L. 2011, ch. 26, § 10; L. 2023, ch. 39, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 60-1610(c)(1). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026