How can I object to the name change?

File a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.

What is the date of the hearing?

The hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 8:15 AM.

Where is the court located?

The court is located at 627 W 21st ST, Merced, CA 95340.

Petition to change name from Jazzlyn Marie Alhark-Cruz to Jazzlyn Janiyah Marie Alhark-Cruz.

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Published: Apr 24, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Merced
Address: 627 W 21st ST, Merced, Ca · 3 filings
Case #: 26CV-01624

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3 filings at this address 36 name change notices in Merced (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
File an Objection
Submit your written objection by May 9, 2026, if you wish to contest the name change.
2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court on May 13, 2026, at 8:15 AM to show cause.
3
Publish Notice
Ensure the Order to Show Cause is published weekly for four weeks before the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

How can I object to the name change?: File a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
What is the date of the hearing?: The hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 8:15 AM.
Where is the court located?: The court is located at 627 W 21st ST, Merced, CA 95340.

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Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number:26CV-01624
JUDGE: Stephanie Jamieson
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner Latisha Dorton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:
Present name:
Jazzlyn Marie Alhark-Cruz
TO
Proposed name:
Jazzlyn Janiyah Marie Alhark-Cruz
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: 5/13/26
Time: 8:15 AM
DEPT: 8
ROOM: 8
The address of the court is
627 W 21st ST
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 24, 2026
/S/ Stephanie Jamieson
Judge of the Superior Court
IPL0327744
Apr 3,10,17,24 2026