How can I object to the name change?

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 27, 2026, at 8:30 A.M.

Where will the hearing take place?

The hearing will be held at the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

Mary Lucille Donovan seeks to change her name to Mari Blaise Donovan.

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Published: Apr 19, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Name Change
City: Ventura
Address: 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California · 8 filings
Case #: 2026CUPT063187

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8 filings at this address 45 name change notices in Ventura (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
File an Objection
Submit your written objection by May 23, 2026, if you oppose the name change.
2
Attend the Hearing
Be present at the court on May 27, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. CR 43.
3
Publish Notice
Ensure the Order to Show Cause is published weekly for four weeks before the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

How can I object to the name change?: 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 27, 2026, at 8:30 A.M.
Where will the hearing take place?: The hearing will be held at the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura.

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Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
MARY LUCILLE DONOVAN
CASE NUMBER: 2026CUPT063187
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
1. Petitioner MARY LUCILLE DONOVAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:
Present Name:
MARY LUCILLE DONOVAN
Proposed name:
MARI BLAISE DONOVAN
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 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:
 May 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Dept. CR 43
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA
800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA  93009
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: VENTURA COUNTY STAR
Dated: April 1, 2026
/s/ NINA LEMOS
Judge of the Superior Court
April 5, 12, 19, 26 2026
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