PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Cause for Change of Name (OSC), entered on April 3, 2026, was only published twice prior to the noticed May 12, 2026 hearing. This fails to show that the OSC was published in the manner set forth in section 1277, which requires four publications prior to the hearing date noticed in the OSC.
Thus, Petitioner is required to file a new Order to Show Cause with the continued hearing date and, once signed by the Court, publish the order to show cause pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, section 1277. Failure to comply with the foregoing will result in the Court denying the Petition at the continued hearing date.
PROBATE CALENDAR – Hon. Joseph J. Solga, Dept. B (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
In The Matter of William Louis Jensen 26PR000085
PETITION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSION TO REAL PROPERTY (ESTATES <$166,250)
TENTATIVE RULING: The petition is CONTINUED to June 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. B to permit Petitioner to serve co-executor Linda Jensen and to file proof of such service prior to the next hearing. Petitioner is also directed to file a proposed order (Form DE-315).
CIVIL LAW & MOTION CALENDAR – Hon. Joseph J. Solga, Dept. B (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al 25CV002471
MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
TENTATIVE RULING: The matter is CONTINUED to June 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. B.
By Minute Order of May 5, 2026, the Court ordered the moving party to provide adequate notice of the continued hearing, along with notice of the Court’s Tentative Ruling system pursuant to Local Rule 2.9. There is no indication from the file that the moving party provided adequate notice of the continued hearing date or notice of the Court’s Tentative Ruling system. No proof of such notice appears in the Court’s file. The Court grants a final continuance to allow the moving party to provide notice and to file a proof of service prior to the next hearing date. If the issue remains uncured by the next hearing, the Court will deny the motion without prejudice.
In The Matter of Nicole Abiouness 26CV000625
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TENTATIVE RULING: Notice has been properly published and no written objections have been filed. The petition is GRANTED without need for appearance.
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In The Matter of Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin 26CV000747
PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition and Order to Show Cause (OSC) are somewhat vague in that they list three current last names, all purportedly for the same person. (See Pet. ¶ at 1; OSC at ¶ 2.) However, the Proof of Publication (POP) shows that only one name was published: Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin. Thus, the request to change the name Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin to Ellenor Kathleen McHarrie is GRANTED. To the extent that Petitioner also sought to change other names by this same petition, the Petition is DENIED in those respects.
The Court will sign the Proposed Order, limited however, to changing the name Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin to Ellenor Kathleen McHarrie.
If this is inconsistent with Petitioner’s wishes, she should request Oral Argument pursuant to Local Rule 2.9, and appear at hearing to discuss with the Court.
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