IN RE: PANIAGUA

CASE NUMBER: 26CV-0209787 Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner Gabriela Paniagua seeks to change the last name of her two minor children. The Court requires a Certificate of Publication from the publishing newspaper before the Petition may be granted. No proof of publication has been provided.

Additionally, the Petition fails to identify the children’s father, as required at Item 7e. When a petition to change the name of a minor is brought by one parent only, the nonconsenting parent must be personally served with the notice of hearing or order to show cause at least 30 days before the hearing date. See CCP § 1277(a)(4). In the alternative to personal service, the Court may order notice be given in another manner the Court determines is reasonably calculated to give actual notice to the nonconsenting parent. CCP § 1277(a)(4). No proof of service is on file.

The defects detailed above were set forth in this Court’s April 20, 2026 ruling. Nothing further has been filed. Petitioner should appear today and advise the Court whether she requests an additional continuance to address the defects noted above. If so, the Court is prepared to continue this matter an additional 45-60 days. Petitioner shall file an Amended Petition, which identifies the father, and an Amended Order to Show Cause (“Amended OSC”) for the continued hearing date. The Amended OSC must be personally served on the nonconsenting parent at least 30 days before the continued hearing date. Proof of service must be filed with the court. If Petitioner fails to appear today, the Petition will be denied without prejudice.

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