What is a name change petition?

A name change petition is a legal request to change a person's name.

How do I object to a name change?

You must 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 May 22, 2026, at 9 AM.

Petition for name change from Sofia Sanchez Pillot Saavedra to Sofia Luna delPiedra.

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Published: Apr 17, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Name Change
City: Alameda
Address: 2233 Shore Line Dr., Alameda, CA
Case #: 26CV177768

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What You Should Do Next

1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by May 18, 2026.
2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court hearing on May 22, 2026, at 9 AM.
3
Publish Notice
Ensure the Order to Show Cause is published weekly for four weeks before the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a name change petition?: A name change petition is a legal request to change a person's name.
How do I object to a name change?: You must 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 May 22, 2026, at 9 AM.

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Full Notice Text

Sofia Sanchez Pillot Saavedra, Petitioner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Alameda 2233 Shore Line Dr. Alameda, CA 94501 PETITION OF: Sofia Sanchez Pillot Saavedra FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No 26CV177768 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NAME CHANGE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sofia Sanchez Pillot Saavedra filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Sofia Sanchez Pillot Saavedra Proposed Name Sofia Luna delPiedra 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 22, 2026 Time: 9 AM Dept: 514 The address of the court is: 24405 Amador Street Hayward, CA 94544 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: Oakland Tribune-East Bay Times Date: March 25, 2026 /s/ Chad Finke /s/ Michael M. Markman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OT 6959494; Apr 10, 17, 24; May 1, 2026