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 July 07, 2026, at 8:45 AM.

Court orders hearing for name change petition by Peter Hsiao-Jen Cheng.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Apr 17, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Name Change
City: San Jose
Address: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA · 16 filings
Case #: 26CV490767

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What You Should Do Next

1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by July 5, 2026.
2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court on July 07, 2026, at 8:45 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?: 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 July 07, 2026, at 8:45 AM.

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Full Notice Text

Peter Hsiao-Jen Cheng SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Santa Clara 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 PETITION OF: Peter Hsiao-Jen Cheng FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No 26CV490767 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NAME CHANGE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Peter Hsiao-Jen Cheng filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Hsiao-Jen Peter Cheng Peter Hsiao-Jen Cheng Proposed Name Hsiao-Jen Peter Cheng Peter Hsiao-Jen Cheng 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: July 07, 2026 Time: 8:45am Dept: Probate The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 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: Saratoga News Date: April 06, 2026 /s/Charles Adams JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT SA 0006960591: Apr. 17, 24; May 1, 8, 2026