Notice of Hearing on Petition
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026
This form tells you that the court has set a hearing for your name change case because someone has filed objections. It provides the date, time, and location where the judge will review those objections.
The court describes it as: Tells you that the court has set a hearing in your case because someone is opposing your request, and the day, place, and time of that hearing. At the hearing, the judge will review any objections that were filed.
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This form is used when someone has filed objections to a name change request, notifying the parties about the scheduled hearing date and location.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
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Common questions
- What does this form tell me?
- This form is a Notice of Hearing on Petition. It informs you that the court has set a hearing date, time, and place for your name change case because objections were filed. The judge will review those objections at the hearing.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form includes sections for the court, the attorney, and the petitioner, suggesting it is used by the court or an attorney to notify parties.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.
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