What is the hearing date for this name change?

The hearing is July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Dept. 30 at 725 Court Street, Martinez.

How do I object to the name change?

File a written objection stating your reasons at least two court days before the hearing and appear at the hearing.

What happens if no one objects?

If no timely written objection is filed, the court may grant the name change without a hearing.

Name Change — 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA (N26-0743)

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Affects:General Public

Ruth Carolyn Stephens petitioned the Contra Costa Superior Court to correct or confirm her name (Ruth Caroline Stephens). A hearing is set for July 27, 2026; objections must be filed beforehand or the court may grant the change.

Key Takeaways

Hearing on name change: July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM, Dept. 30
File written objections at least two court days before hearing
If no timely objection, court may grant petition without hearing
Order published in East County Times for four successive weeks

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Martinez
Address: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA · 21 filings
Case #: N26-0743

Research context

21 filings at this address 16 name change notices in Martinez (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
File an objection (if you oppose)
Submit a written objection explaining your reasons at least two court days before July 27, 2026 and appear at Dept. 30, 725 Court Street, Martinez.
2
Attend the hearing
Arrive July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Dept. 30 at the Contra Costa County Superior Court, 725 Court Street, Martinez.
3
Verify publication
Confirm notice ran in East County Times for four successive weeks (publication began April 30, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hearing date for this name change?: The hearing is July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Dept. 30 at 725 Court Street, Martinez.
How do I object to the name change?: File a written objection stating your reasons at least two court days before the hearing and appear at the hearing.
What happens if no one objects?: If no timely written objection is filed, the court may grant the name change without a hearing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order to Show Cause: A court order requiring interested persons to appear and explain why the requested name change should not be granted.
Petition: A formal written request submitted to the court asking for the legal name change.
Published notice: Court-required announcement run in a local newspaper to inform the public about the pending name change.

Full Notice Text

Ruth Carolyn Stephens SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Contra Costa County 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ruth Carolyn Stephens FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No N26-0743 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NAME CHANGE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ruth Carolyn Stephens filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Ruth Carolyn Stephens Ruth Caroline Stephens Proposed Name Ruth Carolyn Stephens Ruth Caroline Stephens 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: July 27, 2026 Time: 9:00am Dept: 30 The address of the court is: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 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: East County Times Date: April 30, 2026 /s/Virginia M. George JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ECT 0006966361: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026