Court hearing for Christa Weller's name change to Kaytlynn Smalls.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Merced
- Case #
- 26cv-01767
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What to do next
- 1
File Objection
Submit your written objection by May 10, 2026, if you oppose the name change.
- 2
Attend Hearing
Be present at the court hearing on May 14, 2026, at 8:15 am.
- 3
Review Court Documents
Check the court's website or contact the civil division for more information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of the Order to Show Cause?
- It is to allow interested persons to object to the name change petition.
- When is the hearing for the name change?
- The hearing is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 8:15 am.
- How can I object to the name change?
- File a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
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Full Notice Text
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number:26cv-01767 JUDGE: Jamieson, Stephanie TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Christa Weller filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present name: Christa Weller TO Proposed name: Kaytlynn Smalls 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: 5/14/2026 Time: 8:15 am DEPT: 8 ROOM: 0 The address of the court is 627 W. 21st Street Merced, CA 95341 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: April 9, 2026 /S/ Jamieson, Stephanie Judge of the Superior Court IPL0330302 Apr 15,22,29,May 6 2026
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