Petitioner seeks to change name from Trisha McGuire to Trisha Elaine Smith.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Merced
- Case #
- 26CV-01676
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What to do next
- 1
File an Objection
If you oppose the name change, submit your written objection by May 10, 2026.
- 2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court on May 12, 2026, at 8:15 AM in Dept 8.
- 3
Review Court Documents
Check the published notice in the local newspaper for additional details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an Order to Show Cause?
- It's a court order requiring a person to appear and explain why a request should not be granted.
- How do I object to a name change?
- File a written objection with reasons at least two court days before the hearing.
- When is the hearing for the name change?
- The hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 8:15 AM.
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Full Notice Text
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number:26CV-01676 JUDGE: Stephani Jamison TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Trisha McGuire filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present name: Trisha McGuire TO Proposed name: Trisha Elaine Smith 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: 5/12/26 Time: 8:15 DEPT: 8 ROOM: 0 The address of the court is 627 W 21st Street Merced Ca 95340 CIVIL DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once 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. Date: March 26, 2026 /S/ Stephani Jamison Judge of the Superior Court IPL0326445 Mar 29,Apr 5,12,19 2026
Related Notices
Notice
DateCategoryCity
Trisha McGuire seeks to change her name to Trisha Elaine Smith.
Apr 5, 2026ProbateMerced
Trisha McGuire seeks to change her name to Trisha Elaine Smith.
Mar 29, 2026ProbateMerced
Court orders hearing for name change petition.
Apr 26, 2026Name ChangeMerced