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Information Sheet for Notice of Motion and Declaration for Joinder of Other Parent in Governmental Action

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2012

This form explains how to ask the judge to officially add the other parent to a case that involves child support services from the local child support agency. It provides instructions on filling out the main motion and declaration forms.

The court describes it as: Explains how to tell the judge that you want to add the other parent to your case.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a parent is getting child support services through the local child support agency, but the other parent is not already listed as a party in the support order or judgment.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What happens if this motion is granted?
If the judge agrees, the other parent will become a party to the case. This means both parents can bring up issues about support, custody, visitation, and restraining orders.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2012.

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