When is the hearing for the name change?

The hearing is scheduled for April 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

How can I object to the name change?

File a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.

Where will the notice be published?

The notice will be published in The Modesto Bee.

Tana Ellis petitions to change her name to Tana Goff.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 18, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Modesto
Address: 801 10th St, Modesto, CA · 8 filings
Case #: CV26000342

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What You Should Do Next

1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by March 30, 2026.
2
Attend the Hearing
Join the hearing on April 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Dept. 21.
3
Check Publication
Ensure the notice is published weekly in The Modesto Bee before the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the name change?: The case number is CV26000342.
When is the hearing for the name change?: The hearing is scheduled for April 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
How can I object to the name change?: File a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
Where will the notice be published?: The notice will be published in The Modesto Bee.

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Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CASE NUMBER: CV26000342
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF Stanislaus
801 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Division: Civil Division
PETITION OF:  Tana Ellis
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
PETITIONER: Tana Ellis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME
Tana Ellis
TO
PROPOSED NAME
Tana Goff
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE:  April 3, 2026 AT 8:30 AM IN DEPT. 21
ADDRESS OF THE COURT IS: 801 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
A COPY of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE MODESTO BEE
DATE: January 26, 2026
/s/ John R Mayne
Judge of the Superior Court
IPL0308727
Jan 28,Feb 4,11,18 2026