1998 Minnesota Statutes

     518.27 Name of party. 

    In the final decree of dissolution or legal separation the 
 court shall, if requested by a party, change the name of that 
 party to another name as the party requests.  The court shall 
 grant a request unless it finds that there is an intent to 
 defraud or mislead.  The party's new name shall be so designated 
 in the final decree.  

    HIST: (8607) RL s 3596; 1974 c 107 s 17; 1975 c 52 s 5; 1978 c 
 772 s 47; 1979 c 259 s 22