# Cal. R. Ct. 5.7: Rule 5.7. Use of forms

> California · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CA_T5_R5_7

## Section

- **Citation:** Cal. R. Ct. 5.7
- **Heading:** Rule 5.7. Use of forms
- **Jurisdiction:** California
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** California Court Rules / Title 5 / Rule 5.7

## Text

(a) Status of family law and domestic violence forms All forms adopted or approved by the Judicial Council for use in any proceeding under the Family Code—including any form in the FL, ADOPT, DV, EJ, and SUR series—are adopted as rules of court under the authority of Family Code section 211; article VI, section 6 of the California Constitution; and other applicable law. (Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2026) (b) Forms in nonfamily law proceedings The forms specified by this division may be used, at the option of the party, in any proceeding involving a financial obligation growing out of the relationship of parent and child or husband and wife or domestic partners, to the extent they are appropriate to that proceeding. (c) Interstate forms Notwithstanding any other provision of these rules, all Uniform Interstate Family Support Act forms approved by either the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are adopted for use in family law and other support actions in California. Rule 5.7 amened effective July 1, 2026; adopted January 1, 2013. Title 5, Family and Juvenile Rules-Division 1, Family Rules-Chapter 1, General Provisions-Article 3, Appearance by Telephone; adopted 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)
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- [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)
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