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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 1§ 2060 Joining Employee Benefit Plans

§ 2060 Joining Employee Benefit Plans

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§ 2060 Joining Employee Benefit Plans

This law says that if someone is in a court case and they have money or benefits from a work plan (like a retirement fund), that plan must be officially added to the case. If the plan isn’t added, the court’s decision won’t apply to it.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you’re in a court case and have a work benefit plan (like retirement), you must ask the court to include it in the case.
  • •The court’s decision won’t apply to the plan if it’s not officially added.
  • •This rule makes sure the plan gets a fair chance to be part of the case.

Example

Imagine a couple is getting divorced, and one of them has a retirement account from their job.

The court can’t decide how to split that retirement money unless the retirement plan is officially included in the divorce case. If they forget to add it, the court’s decision won’t affect the retirement money.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2060 Joining Employee Benefit Plans

(a) Upon written application by a party, the clerk shall enter an order joining as a party to the proceeding any employee benefit plan in which either party to the proceeding claims an interest that is or may be subject to disposition by the court. (b) An order or judgment in the proceeding is not enforceable against an employee benefit plan unless the plan has been joined as a party to the proceeding. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1061, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

employee benefit planwritten applicationorder or judgmentjoined as a party

Related Statutes

  • § 2062 Joinder Service Requirements
  • § 2063 Employee Benefit Plan Response
  • § 2064 Court Fee Exemption For Plans
  • § 2065 Employee Benefit Plan Default
  • § 2061 Joinder Claim Filing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2060.
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