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Rule 5.17. Other causes of action

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California Court Rules › Title 5 › Rule 5.17

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A party in a family law proceeding may only ask that the court make orders against or involving the other party, or any other person, that are available to the party in these rules, Family Code sections 17400, 17402, and 17404, or other sections of the California Family Code. Rule 5.17 adopted effective January 1, 2013.

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Rule 5.17. Other causes of action · Cal. R. Ct. 5.17 | Frix