The Court intends to deny the petition. The Court cannot grant this petition because no proof of service on the other parent was filed. Although the birth certificate indicates one parent, yet the reason for the name change indicates that the other parent is involved in the life of the minor.

IF YOU ACCEPT THE COURT’S TENTATIVE RULING, NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. SHOULD YOU DESIRE TO APPEAR AND BE HEARD, YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED NOT TO APPEAR IN PERSON ON THE DATE OF THE HEARING. In preparation for the hearing, the Court requests that Petitioner provide a declaration regarding the status of the other parent and why that parent was not served with notice. Petitioner is encouraged to make a remote telephonic appearance by CourtCall to discuss this matter. Visit www.courtcall.com or call (888) 882-6878 to schedule an appearance. Due to COVID-19, all litigants are encouraged to refrain from appearing in person on the date of the hearing.

If Petitioner does not appear, the petition wil