In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for nullity of marriage, but not in a proceeding for legal separation of the parties, the court, upon the request of a party, shall restore the birth name or former name of that party, regardless of whether or not a request for restoration of the name was included in the petition.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1061, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1997.)