Rule 407 Nonparties

If you need documents or want to inspect something from someone who isn't part of your family law case, you're not stuck. You can file a separate legal action against that person or organization to get what you need, even though they aren't a party to your main case.

This matters because family law cases sometimes involve records or evidence held by outside people or businesses, like banks, employers, or other third parties. This rule makes clear that the family law procedures don't stop you from taking legal action against these outside parties when necessary to get documents, items, or access to inspect something relevant to your case.

In short, this rule protects your ability to gather evidence from people or entities outside your case by confirming that you can pursue a separate legal action against them if needed.