ARIZONA Part 10

Can a woman go back to using her maiden name after the divorce?

Yes. State law (section 25-325, Arizona Revised Statutes) allows a woman to return to ("restore") the use of her former name at the time the marriage is ended. A request must be made to the court at any time before the divorce Decree is signed by the judge. Usually, the request is included in the first papers filed in the divorce case.

What if I change my mind after starting a divorce case?

If you and your spouse decide to stay married, the divorce case can be canceled (or "dismissed") by filing a request with the Clerk of Superior Court.