CALIFORNIA RULES OF COURT

Title 5. Family and Juvenile Rules

Division 1. Family Rules

Chapter 3. Joinder of Parties

As amended through January 1, 2012

Rule 5.150. Joinder of persons claiming interest

Notwithstanding any other rule in this division, a person who claims or controls an interest subject to disposition in the proceeding may be joined as a party to the proceeding only as provided in this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all provisions of law relating to joinder of parties in civil actions generally apply to the joinder of a person as a party to the proceeding.