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

This form is used to ask the judge to officially add the other parent to a case when child support services are involved through the local child support agency. It is a request to join the other parent as a party to the case.

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

Common questions

Who should file this form?

The form is addressed to the Respondent/Defendant, but it is used to ask the court to join the other parent as a party.

What does this form ask for?

It asks the court to join the other parent as a party to the case. It also includes a declaration that the other parent is receiving services from the local child support agency.

Does this form cover all issues?

The notice states that if the motion is granted, the other parent can raise issues about support, custody, visitation, and restraining orders, but other issues may not be raised in this action.

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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