# Cal. R. Ct. 5.17: Rule 5.17. Other causes of action

> California · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_17

## Section

- **Citation:** Cal. R. Ct. 5.17
- **Heading:** Rule 5.17. Other causes of action
- **Jurisdiction:** California
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** California Court Rules / Title 5 / Rule 5.17

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_1.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.2 Rule 5.2. Division title; definitions; application of rules and laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_2.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.4 Rule 5.4. Preemption; local rules and forms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_4.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.7 Rule 5.7. Use of forms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_7.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.9 Rule 5.9. Appearance by telephone](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_9.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.12 Rule 5.12. Request for order regarding discovery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_12.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.14 Rule 5.14. Sanctions for violations of rules of court in family law cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_14.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.16 Rule 5.16. Designation of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_16.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.17 Rule 5.17. Other causes of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_17.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.18 Rule 5.18. Injunctive relief and reservation of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_18.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.24 Rule 5.24. Joinder of persons claiming interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_24.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.29 Rule 5.29. Joinder of employee pension benefit plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_29.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.40 Rule 5.40. Filing fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_40.md)
- [Cal. R. Ct. 5.41 Rule 5.41. Waiver of fees and costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_41.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_17. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.