If you are a litigant who requires self-help services in a divorce proceeding, you may call 213-830-0845 to seek assistance from the Self Help Resource Center at the Los Angeles Superior Court and referrals for additional self-help services. Regular call-in hours are 8am – 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. You can also get legal advice on many common questions by requesting a telephonic consultation with a lawyer in LA Law Library's Lawyers in the Library. To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer, click here.

For assistance from the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) by phone, please call 1-800-399-4529 for access to services. Also by calling the Self Help Access center, please call 213-235-0060. Regular call center hours are 9am – 12 pm, Mon-Fri. If you are unable to call during that time, you may temporarily apply for help between 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. by dialing extension 8099. Click here for more information. You can also apply for LAFLA services online.

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29:  9:00 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26:  9:00 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24, 31:  9:00 am - 11:30 am

This workshop is for litigants who are representing themselves and who want to file a petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce), dissolution of domestic partnership or file for a legal separation. 

This workshop will provide:

• Information on the divorce process and the steps to take in order for a divorce to be completed.
• An understanding of the court process, basic legal terms in a dissolution proceeding and the court forms you will need to fill out.
• The next steps you will need to take to get your dissolution (divorce) or legal separation finalized.

Children are not allowed in the workshop.

Class taught in English

Location: Sign-Up takes place at LA Law Library, Torrance Branch, Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Room 110, Torrance CA, 90503

Arrive by 7:30 a.m. the day of the workshop. No admittance after 9:00 a.m.

This workshop is offered on a first-come first-served basis; take a number from the board outside of the Law Library, Room 110. Once you have a number wait outside of the library.

Only the first 20 Petitioners may attend.

Presented by: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Registration fees: Free

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

This class is an introduction for users with little or no experience searching Westlaw and provides a general overview of basic database search techniques.

Class Covers:

• What databases are included in LA Law Library’s subscription
• Formulating search queries
• Reviewing and filtering search results
• Finding cases and code sections
• Checking and updating citations using KeyCite

Location: Compton Public Library
240 West Compton Boulevard
Compton, CA 90220

Phone: 310-637-0202

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: FREE

Wednesday, August, 1, 8, 29  | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This workshop is for litigants who are representing themselves and who want to file a petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce), dissolution of domestic partnership or file for a legal separation. 

This workshop will provide:

• Information on the divorce process and the steps to take in order for a divorce to be completed.
• An understanding of the court process, basic legal terms in a dissolution proceeding and the court forms you will need to fill out.
• The next steps you will need to take to get your dissolution (divorce) or legal separation finalized.

Children are not allowed in the workshop.

Class taught in English

Location: Sign-Up takes place at LA Law Library, Torrance Branch, Torrance Courthouse, 825 Maple Avenue, Room 110, Torrance CA, 90503

Arrive by 7:30 a.m. the day of the workshop. No admittance after 9:00 a.m.

This workshop is offered on a first-come first-served basis; take a number from the board outside of the Law Library, Room 110. Once you have a number wait outside of the library.

Only the first 20 Petitioners may attend.

Presented by: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Registration fees: Free