(a)Definitions. For the purposes of these rules the terms "party" and "parties" shall include the petitioner, the child, the parent, the guardian ad litem where appointed, the custodian, and every person upon whom service of summons is required by law.(b)Other Parties. The state attorney's office, the Department of Children and Family Services, or the Department of Juvenile Justice may become a party upon notice to all other parties and the court. The court may add additional parties.Amended effective 7/1/2023; amended by 783 So.2d 138, effective 1/1/2001; amended by 684 So.2d 756, effective 1/1/1997; added by 589 So.2d 818, effective 7/1/1991; amended by 557 So.2d 1360, effective 3/1/1990; added by 462 So.2d 399, effective 1/1/1985.