Michael George Nikitas seeks a name change to John Arthur Candela.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- San Jose
- Case #
- 26CV486813
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by May 24, 2026.
- 2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court hearing on May 26, 2026, at 8:45 AM.
- 3
Check Publication
Ensure the notice is published weekly in the Mercury News before the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the name change petition?
- The case number is 26CV486813.
- When is the hearing for the name change?
- The hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 8:45 AM.
- How can I object to the name change?
- You must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
- Where will the name change notice be published?
- The notice will be published in the Mercury News.
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Full Notice Text
Michael George Nikitas SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Santa Clara 191 North First Street. San Jose, CA 95113 PETITION OF: Michael George Nikitas FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No 26CV486813 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NAME CHANGE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Michael George Nikitas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Michael George Nikitas John Arthur Candela Proposed Name Michael George Nikitas John Arthur Candela 2. THE COURT ORDERS: That all persons interested in this matter 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: May 26, 2026 Time: 8:45 AM Dept: Probate 7 The address of the court is: Probate division 191 North First Street. San Jose CA, 95113 A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: printed in this county: Mercury News Date: February 23, 2026 /s/Charles F Adams JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT SJMN 0006952212: Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026