DMR.2.16.050 Notice of Proposed Name Change

(a) Notice of the proposed name change shall be published by the petitioner once each week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of petitioner's residence.

(b) Notice of any petition filed under Section DMR.2.16.020(b) and Section DMR.2.16.020(c)(4) shall be served no later than ten days before the hearing on any living non-petitioning parent or guardian, except that no notice need be served on any parent whose parental rights have been terminated by court order. Service may be by any method permitted under Section TCT.2.9.020 of the Court Code, or by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) The notice of the proposed name change shall state substantially as follows:

(1) The name of the subject of the name change and the name of the petitioner, if different.

(2) The proposed change of name.

(3) The date, time, and place of the hearing on the name change.

(4) Advice that anyone wishing to object to the name change must appear at the date, time, and place given.

(5) The date and signature of the Clerk of Court or Deputy Clerk of Court.