Mary Joyce Harlan petitions to change her name to Joyce Wallisch Harlan.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Martinez
- Case #
- N26-0566
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What to do next
- 1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by June 29, 2026.
- 2
Attend the Hearing
Join the hearing on July 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Dept. 30 Rm. 201.
- 3
Publish Notice
Ensure the Order to Show Cause is published weekly for four weeks before the hearing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of the name change petition?
- The petition seeks to legally change Mary Joyce Harlan's name to Joyce Wallisch Harlan.
- How can I object to the 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 July 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
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Full Notice Text
Allysia Holland 266376 Dahlia Law Group PC 1425 Leimert Blvd., Ste. 404A Oakland, CA 94602 Ph. 510-482-2158 Fax 510-210-1035 Email: DLG@dahlialawgroup.com Attorney for: Mary Joyce Harlan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 725 Court St. Martinez, Ca. 94553 PETITION OF: Mary Joyce Harlan FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO: N26-0566 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Mary Joyce Harlan has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: (Present Name) a. Mary Joyce Harlan aka Mary Joyce Wallisch aka Joyce W. Harlan aka Joyce Wallisch Harlan (Proposed Name) a. Joyce Wallisch Harlan 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: 07/01/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 30 Rm. 201 The address of the court is: 725 Court St. Martinez, Ca. 94553 3. a. 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: West County Times Date: 04/03/2026 /s/Barbara Hinton JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT WCT 6964387 April 30;May 7, 14, 21, 2026
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