IN RE: CLAREY
Petition for Change of Name
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CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0210037 Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner seeks to change the last name of her minor daughter. The Certificate of Publication was filed on June 2, 2026. When a petition to change the name of a minor is brought by one parent only, the non-petitioning parent must be personally served with the notice of hearing or order to show cause at least 30 days before the hearing date. See CCP § 1277(a)(4). The Proof of Service filed on June 8, 2026 indicates service on June 6, 2026, which is only 23 days prior to the hearing.
The non-petitioning parent must have no less than 30 days’ notice. The Court intends to set the matter for hearing on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 63. Petitioner must obtain an Amended Order to Show Cause for the new hearing date and have the Amended Order to Show Cause personally served on the nonconsenting parent no less than 30 days prior to August 24, 2026.
CREDIT CORP SOLUTIONS, INC. VS. COOPER
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