Petition to change name from Sonja Nokwsi Selenite to Sonja Saela Smith.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Nevada City
- Case #
- CU0002739
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What to do next
- 1
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court on May 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
- 2
File an Objection
Submit a written objection by May 18, 2026, if you oppose the name change.
- 3
Review Court Documents
Check the published notice in The Union Newspaper for details on the case.
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?
- 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 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
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Notice
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