§ 1634 Evidence - Determination.

When someone files a petition asking for a legal change (like changing a name), they need to back up their claims with sworn evidence, not just statements in the paperwork. This means testifying under oath or providing evidence that supports what they're asking for.

If the evidence supports the petition, the judge must approve the request. There are only two reasons a judge can say no: if the person is trying to make this change for an illegal or dishonest reason, or if something important they claimed in the petition turns out to be false. As long as neither of these problems comes up, the judge has to grant what the person is asking for.