Petition to change name from James Wesley Whitehouse to James W Whitehouse.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Oakland
- Case #
- 26CV182628
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What to 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 court hearing on June 5, 2026, at 9 AM.
- 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?
- You must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
- When is the name change hearing?
- The hearing is scheduled for June 5, 2026, at 9 AM.
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Full Notice Text
James Wesley Whitehouse, Petitioner SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Alameda Rene' C. Davidson 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA 94612 PETITION OF: James Wesley Whitehouse FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No 26CV182628 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NAME CHANGE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: James Wesley Whitehouse filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name James Wesley Whitehouse Proposed Name James W Whitehouse 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: June 05, 2026 Time: 9 AM Dept: 514 The address of the court is: 24405 Amador Street Hayward, CA 94544 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: East Bay Times/Alameda Times-Star Date: April 17, 2026 /s/ Michael M. Markman JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ATS 6965844; May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026
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