Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: joinder

In order for court orders to be effective against persons or entities who are not parties to the family action, they must be "joined." Joinder is the procedure whereby third party persons/entities are "joined" in the action because you are seeking orders that may affect them. Most common is the joinder of pension plans and retirement benefits. After that, if for example, someone's parents hold title to property that a spouse claims the married couple has an interest in, you would join the grandparents so that all persons having a claim to the property can have their rights determined.

Re: joinder

I joinder is an attempt to join another party or parties to the law suit. The grounds are that the person or entity (the joined party could be a corporation or partnership) is necessary to have justice be done. I would advise you to consult a lawyer about your response.