Carmelo Medina Perez seeks to change his name to Rafael Medina Lopez.
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Deadline detected: hearing date — 2026-04-21
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Modesto
- Address
- 801-10th St, Modesto, CA
- Case #
- CV26000796
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by April 19, 2026.
- 2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court hearing on April 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
- 3
Publish Notice
Ensure the notice is published in The Modesto Bee for four weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I object to a name change?
- File a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
- When is the hearing for the name change?
- The hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
- Where is the court located?
- The court is located at 801-10th St, 4th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354.
- What is the current name being changed?
- The current name is Rafael Garnica Lopez.
- What is the proposed new name?
- The proposed new name is Rafael Medina Lopez.
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Full Notice Text
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CV26000796 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Stanislaus 801-10th St 4th Floor 95354 Division: Family Law PETITION OF: Carmelo Medina Perez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: Carmelo Medina Perez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Rafael Garnica Lopez TO PROPOSED NAME Rafael Medina Lopez 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: 04/21/2026 AT 8:30 AM IN DEPT. 21 ADDRESS OF THE COURT IS: 801-10th St 4th Floor 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: March 21, 2026 /s/ Judge John R. Mayne Judge of the Superior Court IPL0324794 Mar 25,Apr 1,8,15 2026