Section 81: Provision relating to use of surname by married woman

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1) A married woman may, after marriage, use the surname used by her father or mother or the surname of her husband or both surnames.

2) If a question arises as to the surname of a married woman, except as otherwise proved, she shall be deemed to have used the surname of her husband.

3) If the marriage of a woman who has used the surname of her husband is dissolved, she may, if she so desires, use the surname used by her father or mother.

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