Rule 5.12. Request for order regarding discovery
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.12
Current text effective July 1, 2016.
#(a) Use of terms
In a family law proceeding, the term "request for order" has the same meaning as the terms "motion" or "notice of motion" when they are used in the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Subd (a) adopted effective July 1, 2016.)
#(b) Applicable law
A request for order regarding discovery in family court is subject to the provisions for discovery motions under Code of Civil Procedure sections 2016.010 through 2036.050 and Family Code sections 2100 through 2113 regarding disclosure of assets and liabilities.
(Subd (b) amended and relettered effective July 1, 2016; adopted as subd (a).)
#(c) Applicable rules
Discovery proceedings brought in a case under the Family Code must comply with applicable civil rules for motions, including:
#(1) The format of supplemental and further discovery (rule 3.1000);
#(2) Oral deposition by telephone, videoconference, or other remote electronic means (rule 3.1010);
#(3) Separate statement requirements (rule 3.1345);
#(4) Service of motion papers on nonparty deponent (rule 3.1346); and
#(5) Sanctions for failure to provide discovery (rule 3.1348).
(Subd (c) amended and relettered effective July 1, 2016; adopted as subd (b).)
#History
Rule 5.12 amended effective July 1, 2016; adopted effective January 1, 2013.
#History
Title 5, Family and Juvenile Rules-Division 1, Family Rules-Chapter 1, General Provisions-Article 5, Sanctions; adopted January 1, 2013.
What this rule requires
Service and Proof of Service Rules
(4) Service of motion papers on nonparty deponent (rule 3.1346);
Document Format Requirements
(1) The format of supplemental and further discovery (rule 3.1000);
(2) Oral deposition by telephone, videoconference, or other remote electronic means (rule 3.1010);
Document Filing Requirements
(3) Separate statement requirements (rule 3.1345);
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.