Who must appear in court for this name change?

The natural parent(s) named in the notice must appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026 to protect their interests.

What happens if I file a written answer instead of appearing?

Filing a written answer by June 4, 2026 serves as your response to the petition and notifies the court of your position without a court appearance.

Where can I find the petitioner’s contact information?

The petitioner is Chermara Laineen White, 14614 Indian Summer Ct., Centreville, VA 20120, phone (571) 524-2743.

Name Change — 14614 Indian Summer Ct., Centreville, VA (CL-2026-05832)

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A Fairfax Circuit Court order of publication notifies the natural parent(s) of a petition to change a minor child's name from Kitana Elsy-Monique Gutierrez to Kitana Monique White. The parent must appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026 to protect their interests.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to appear or file written answer: June 4, 2026
Petition seeks name change of minor to Kitana Monique White
Natural parent Jonathan Alberto Gutierrez listed as unknown address
Order of publication entered April 14, 2026
Petitioner contact: Chermara Laineen White, Centreville

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Centreville
Address: 14614 Indian Summer Ct., Centreville, VA · 2 filings

Case #

CL-2026-05832

Research context

2 filings at this address 3 name change notices in Centreville (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If the natural parent does not appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026, the court may grant the name change without the parent's input, affecting parental interests in the child's legal name.

What to do next

1
File a written answer by the deadline
Submit a written answer to Fairfax Circuit Court so it is received by June 4, 2026 if you cannot appear in person.
2
Appear in court on deadline
Appear in Fairfax Circuit Court on or before June 4, 2026 to contest or respond to the name change petition.
3
Contact the petitioner
Call Chermara Laineen White at (571) 524-2743 for information or to discuss the petition before the June 4, 2026 deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must appear in court for this name change?: The natural parent(s) named in the notice must appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026 to protect their interests.
What happens if I file a written answer instead of appearing?: Filing a written answer by June 4, 2026 serves as your response to the petition and notifies the court of your position without a court appearance.
Where can I find the petitioner’s contact information?: The petitioner is Chermara Laineen White, 14614 Indian Summer Ct., Centreville, VA 20120, phone (571) 524-2743.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order of Publication: A court directive to publish notice when a party cannot be personally served.
Written Answer: A formal written response to the petition filed with the court instead of appearing in person.

Full Notice Text

V I R G I N I A: FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT   IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME  FOR              MINOR CHILD   Case No. CL-2026-05832    FROM: Kitana Elsy-Monique Gutierrez (CURRENT LEGAL NAME OF CHILD) TO: Kitana Monique White  (NEW NAME REQUESTING)   ORDER OF PUBLICATION  The reason for this cause is to obtain name change for minor child. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Natural Parent in the above-entitled cause cannot be served with court process, and that a return has been filed by the Sheriff which shows that the process has been in his or her hands for twenty-one (21) days and the Sheriff has been unable to make service; and last known mailing address of Natural Father/Mother is as follows: Jonathan Alberto Gutierrez Unknown Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Natural Parent shall appear here on or before 4th day of June, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her   interest in this cause.  ENTERED: April 14, 2026.   TESTE: CHRISTOPHER J. FALCON, CLERK BY: Kaleigh Lawson DEPUTY CLERK Written Answer may be filed in lieu of Court appearance Reply should be received by June 4, 2026    Chermara Laineen White  Signature of Petitioner or Counsel for Petitioner 14614 Indian Summer Ct. Centreville, VA 20120 (571) 524-2743   May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 AD#101965