In re: Quashawn Shaquan Sheridan

Opinion

3}] In re: Quashawn Saquan Sheridan Case No. 2:25-cv-00440-CDS-NJK Order Denying Petition for ; Change of Name and Closing Case

6 [ECF Nos. 1, LT] 7 8 Quashawn Saquan Sheridan applies to proceed in forma pauperis to petition the court for a g|| change of name. ECF Nos. 1, 1-1. Federal courts “have an independent obligation to determine 10] whether subject-matter jurisdiction exists[.]” Arbaugh v. YexH Corp., 546 U.S. 500, 514 (2006) (internal citation omitted). When subject matter is not established, the courts are empowered to sua sponte dismiss a case when such jurisdiction is lacking. Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(h)(3). Here, there is no federal subject matter jurisdiction to entertain a petition for change of name. Such requests are generally made to the state courts. Thus, because there is nothing upon which this court may rely to exercise subject matter jurisdiction, Sheridan's petition must be denied. Conclusion IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Sheridan’s petition for adult name change [ECF No. 1-1] is denied without prejudice so that he may proceed in the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County, Nevada.! IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Sheridan’s application to proceed in forma pauperis [ECF No. 1] is denied as moot. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to close this ase. Dated: March 18, 2025 /, / __ hg——— Cristi SIV. Unit | states District Judge

' Sheridan may seek to proceed in forma pauperis in the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County, Nevada by filing an application for a waiver of costs and fees under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 12.015.