1.27.160 Decree; Finality; Restoration of Maiden Name

(a) A Decree of Dissolution of Marriage or of Legal Separation is final when entered, subject to the right of appeal. An appeal from the Decree of Dissolution that does not challenge the finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken does not delay the finality of that provision of the decree which dissolves the marriage beyond the time for appealing from that provision, and either of the parties may remarry pending appeal. An order directing payment of money for support or maintenance of the spouse or the minor child or children, shall not be suspended or the execution thereof stayed pending the appeal.

(b) The Court may upon hearing within six months after the entry of a Decree of Legal Separation, convert the decree to a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.

(c) The Court shall upon motion of either party after expiration of six months from the entry of a legal separation, convert the decree to a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.

(d) Upon request by a wife whose marriage is dissolved or declared invalid, the Court shall order her maiden name or a former name restored.