Tuesday, March 5, 2019: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues, which can make child custody and support problems daunting. In this class, learn how courts determine who gets child custody, who pays child support and how child support is calculated, plus where to go when you need help or further information. Learning important fundamentals about custody and support can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

             
Class covers:

•         How judges make custody decisions
•         Forming a custody agreement and getting it approved by the court
•         How child support is calculated, and who pays
•         Basics of enforcing child support, and where to get help
•         Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/)  

 * A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

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 information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

 Fees: Free

Tuesday, February 5, 2019: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

LA Law Library legal research specialists teach free, monthly 45-minute overviews of legal information search tools and techniques as part of regular “office hour” visits.*

This class introduces free and low cost websites for researching California and federal law.

Class covers:

• How to search for bills, codes, regulations, and case law
• Sources for Los Angeles County law and government
• General legal research sites, including Google Scholar and FindLaw for Legal Professionals
• Legal research tips

*A more extensive class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles.

Location: 

Norwalk Public Library
12350 Imperial Hwy
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-0775

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.

Fees: FREE

For the time being, due to public health concerns, our partnership location has cancelled all classes.

Friday, March 27, 2020: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - CANCELLED

LA Law Library legal research specialists teach free, monthly 45-minute overviews of legal information search tools and techniques as part of regular “office hour” visits.*

This class introduces free and low cost websites for researching California and federal law.

Class covers:

• How to search for bills, codes, regulations, and case law
• Sources for Los Angeles County law and government
• General legal research sites, including Google Scholar and FindLaw for Legal Professionals
• Legal research tips

* A more extensive class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/CLASSES.

Location:

North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185

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.

Fees: FREE

Wednesday, January 16, 2019: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues, which can make child custody and support problems daunting. In this class, learn how courts determine who gets child custody, who pays child support and how child support is calculated, plus where to go when you need help or further information. Learning important fundamentals about custody and support can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

             
Class covers:

•         How judges make custody decisions
•         Forming a custody agreement and getting it approved by the court
•         How child support is calculated, and who pays
•         Basics of enforcing child support, and where to get help
•         Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/)  

 * A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

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 information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

 Fees: Free