What is a name change petition?

A name change petition is a legal request to change a person's name.

How do I object to a name change?

You must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.

When is the hearing for the name change?

The hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

Petition to change name from Sonja Nokwsi Selenite to Sonja Saela Smith.

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Published: Apr 16, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Name Change
City: Nevada City
Address: 201 Church St, Nevada City, CA · 8 filings
Case #: CU0002739

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What You Should Do Next

1
File an objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by May 18, 2026.
2
Attend the hearing
Be present at the court on May 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
3
Review published notice
Check The Union Newspaper for the published notice of the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a name change petition?: A name change petition is a legal request to change a person's name.
How do I object to a name change?: You must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
When is the hearing for the name change?: The hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

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Full Notice Text

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIATHE COUNTY OF NEVADA
PETITION OF: SONJA NOKWSI SELENITE
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE # CU0002739
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner; SONJA NOKWSI SELENITE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name:Sonja Nokwsi Selenite
Proposed name:Sonja Saela Smith
2. 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 change(s) as 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 HEARINGDATE: 05/22/2026 AT 9:30am DEPT: 6
The address of the court is:201 Church St, Nevada City, CA 95959
3. 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: The Union Newspaper
Date: April 10 2026/s/ Hon. S. Robert Tice-RaskinJudge of the Superior Court
Published: April 16 , 23 , 30, May 7, 2026