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26CV000579·napa·Civil·Name Change
GRANTED

In The Matter of Viridiana Rivera

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Hearing date
May 12, 2026
Department
Dept. B
Prevailing
Petitioner
Appearance
Not required

Motion type

Petition

Parties

PetitionerViridiana Rivera

Ruling

Generally, it is an abuse of discretion for a court to deny leave to amend where there is any reasonable possibility that a Plaintiff can state a good cause of action. (Goodman v. Kennedy (1976) 18 Cal.3d 335, 349.) The Court finds such reasonable possibility here. Therefore, the demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND.

In The Matter of Viridiana Rivera 26CV000579

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.

In The Matter of Nicole Abiouness 26CV000625

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TENTATIVE RULING: An Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (OSC) was entered in this matter on March 24, 2026. Petitioner is required to publish the OSC in the manner set forth in Code of Civil Procedure, section 1277. However, there is no proof of publication (POP) in the Court’s file. If one is filed before the hearing, the petition will be GRANTED without need for appearance.

If no proof of publication is filed, the matter will be CONTINUED to June 02, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. B to provide any publisher time to file the POP.

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