What is the new name requested by Shawna Smith?

The petitioner requests to change her name from Shawna Florence Smith to Shawna Florence Torres.

When and where is the hearing for the name change?

The hearing is on June 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Dept. M205 at the Riverside County Superior Court, 27401 Menifee Center Dr, Menifee, CA.

How do I file an objection to this name change?

File a written objection with the court at least two court days before the hearing date and appear at the hearing to state your reasons.

Name Change — 27401 Menifee Center Dr, Menifee, CA (CVME2600109)

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Petitioner Shawna Florence Smith filed to change her name to Shawna Florence Torres; a court hearing is set for June 11, 2026 in Menifee. Interested persons may file written objections at least two court days before the hearing and must appear if they object.

Key Takeaways

Name change petition filed by Shawna Florence Smith
Hearing set for 06-11-2026 at 8:00 AM in Dept. M205
File written objection at least two court days before hearing
If no timely objection, court may grant change without hearing
Notice published weekly for four weeks in The Californian

Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Menifee
Address: 27401 Menifee Center Dr, Menifee, CA · 9 filings
Case #

CVME2600109

Research context

9 filings at this address 69 name change notices in Menifee (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no written objection is filed at least two court days before June 11, 2026, the court may grant the name change without a hearing, changing the petitioner’s legal name to Shawna Florence Torres.

What to do next

1
File a written objection (if you oppose)
Submit a written objection to Riverside County Superior Court at least two court days before June 11, 2026 and attend the June 11 hearing in Dept. M205.
2
Do nothing (if you do not oppose)
No action is needed; if no timely objection is filed, the court may grant the name change without a hearing.
3
Review the published notice
Confirm publication in The Californian (issues: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/26) for any additional instructions or corrections.

Frequently asked questions

What is the new name requested by Shawna Smith?: The petitioner requests to change her name from Shawna Florence Smith to Shawna Florence Torres.
When and where is the hearing for the name change?: The hearing is on June 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Dept. M205 at the Riverside County Superior Court, 27401 Menifee Center Dr, Menifee, CA.
How do I file an objection to this name change?: File a written objection with the court at least two court days before the hearing date and appear at the hearing to state your reasons.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order to Show Cause: A court document that sets a hearing and asks parties to explain why the requested change should or should not be allowed.

Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY CASE NUMBER: CVME2600109PETITION OF: Shawna SmithFOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner: Shawna Florence Smith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name:Shawna Florence Smith Proposed name:Shawna Florence Torres 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 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 not written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 06-11-2026 Time: 08:00am Dept: M205The address of the court is:27401 Menifee Center Dr.Menifee, CA 92584A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once in 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 CalifornianDate: 02-06-2026BELINDA A. HANDY, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTThe CalifornianPublished: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3/26