ward, the notice required shall be waived by order of the
court. Upon granting the request to waive any notice
requirement, the court shall seal the file. In all cases
filed under this paragraph, whether or not the name
change petition is granted, there shall be no public
access to any court record of the name change petition,
proceeding or order, unless the name change is granted
but the file is not sealed. The records shall only be
opened by order of the court in which the petition was
granted based upon a showing of good cause or at the
applicant's request.
(4) At the hearing, the following apply:
(i) Any person having lawful objection to the change
of name may appear and be heard.
(ii) The petitioner must present to the court [all
of the following:
(A) Proof] proof of publication of the notice
under paragraph (3)(ii) unless petitioner requested
the court proceed under paragraph (3)(iii) and the
court granted the request.
[(B) An official search of the proper offices of
the county where petitioner resides and of any other
county where petitioner has resided within five years
prior to filing the petition showing that there are
no judgments, decrees of record or other similar
matters against the petitioner. This clause may be
satisfied by a certificate given by a corporation
authorized by law to make the search under this
clause.]
(5) The court may enter a decree changing the name as
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