Court hearing for name change of two minors scheduled for July 6, 2026.
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Deadline detected: Hearing Date — 2026-07-06
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Orange
- Case #
- 26FL000282
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File an Objection
If you wish to object, submit your written objection by July 1, 2026.
- 2
Attend the Hearing
Join the remote hearing on July 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
- 3
Check Remote Instructions
Visit www.occourts.org for remote hearing instructions before the date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the name change?
- The case number is 26FL000282.
- When is the hearing for the name change?
- The hearing is scheduled for July 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
- How can I object to the name change?
- You must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing.
- Where is the court located?
- The court is located at 341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92838-3205.
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Full Notice Text
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26FL000282TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner: Fatima Mercedes Penalba and Jorge Osmar Palacios Amaya on behalf of Sophia Mercedes Palacios-Penalba and Celeste Mercedes Palacios-Penalba, minors, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name:Sophia Mercedes Palacios-Penalba Proposed name:Sophia M Peñalba Present name:Celeste Mercedes Palacios-Penalba Proposed name:Celeste M Peñalba 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 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 not written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 07/06/2026 Time: 1:30 pm Dept: L74 Remote hearing(Go to the Courts website at www.occourts.org for remote hearing instructions.)The address of the court is:341 The City Drive SouthOrange, CA 92838-3205A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once in 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: OrangeDate: 04/01/2026SUPERVISING JUDGE ERIC J. WERSCHING, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTThe Orange County RegisterPublished: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/26