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?

To object, 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 June 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Jeanne Breton petitions to change her name to Hopi Jeanne Breton.

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Published: Apr 17, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Name Change
City: Oakland
Address: 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA · 3 filings
Case #: 26CV178577

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What You Should Do Next

1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by June 1, 2026.
2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the hearing on June 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Dept. 514.
3
Publish Notice
Ensure the Order to Show Cause is published weekly for four weeks before 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?: To object, 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 June 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

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Full Notice Text

Jeanne Breton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA 94612 PETITION OF: Jeanne Breton FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No 26CV178577 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jeanne Breton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: (Present Name) a. Jeanne Breton (Proposed Name) a. Hopi Jeanne Breton 2. 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: 06/05/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept.: 514 The address of the court is: 24405 Amador St. Hayward, CA 94544 a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: printed in this county: Alameda Journal Date: 03/30/2026 /s/Michael Markman Judge of the Superior Court AJ 6959177 Apr. 10, 17, 24;May 1, 2026