Form FL-371 Notice of Motion and Declaration for Joinder - California

What Is Form FL-371?

This is a legal form that was released by the California Superior Court - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form FL-371 used for?
A: Form FL-371 is used for filing a notice of motion and declaration for joinder in California family law cases.

Q: What is a notice of motion?
A: A notice of motion is a document used to inform the court and the other party that you are requesting a specific action or relief.

Q: What is a declaration for joinder?
A: A declaration for joinder is a legal document that asks the court to add a new party to the existing case.

Q: When should I use Form FL-371?
A: You should use Form FL-371 when you want to join another party to your family law case in California.

Q: Do I need to serve the other party with Form FL-371?
A: Yes, you must serve the other party with Form FL-371 at least 16 court days before the hearing date.

Q: What information should I include in Form FL-371?
A: You should include your contact information, the name and address of the other party you want to join, and the reasons why you want to join them to your case.