Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Join a live question and answer session via Zoom with a family law lawyer who has significant experience in handling child custody and support disputes. Get

Ask your questions about:

• Establishing child custody and visitation rights
• How to change a child custody order
• Calculating the right amount of child support and spousal support
• Asking for or changing child support
• Collecting money due under existing support orders

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Presented by:

Michelle Hopkins (http://hopkinsfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/), Attorney, Law Office of Michelle C. Hopkins

LA Law Library does not provide 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.

Call (800) 399-4529 to be pre-screened.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 Long Description:

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) will provide free legal assistance to eligible low income individuals who are seeking to clean up their criminal records. Clearing a criminal record allows individuals to move on with their lives and seek jobs and other opportunities that would otherwise not be available.

To Register: Interested individuals should call (800) 399-4529 to be pre-screened for the workshop. Eligible candidates will be seen by appointment ONLY.

Candidates must not be on probation or owe fees, fines or restitution. Candidates must also have a copy of his/her criminal transcript from the court or a criminal history report (a ‘RAP’ sheet) from the California Department of Justice. You may request a criminal history report by doing a live scan at locations found at: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations

Presented by:

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (http://www.lafla.org/)

LA Law Library does not provide 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.

Class recorded October 22, 2024

Everyone knows someone affected by domestic violence. In this volunteer training, learn about a primary tool for addressing domestic violence: a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO). A DVRO can be a critical tool for survivors seeking safety.  Learn what a DVRO does, who qualifies for a DVRO, and how to request a DVRO. This volunteer training is intended for litigators and non-litigators with an interest in pro bono opportunities to review DVRO applications or to represent survivors at their hearing.

Class covers:

• What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)?
• Who qualifies for a DVRO?
• The process of getting a DVRO
• Pro Bono volunteer opportunities

MCLE Disclaimer:

MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

 Earn 1.5 hour general participatory MCLE credit

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

 Presented by: 

Amanda Jancu, Pro Bono Manager, Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (Home - Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (laclj.org)

Class recorded October 22, 2024

Are you in need of public benefits but uncertain if you are eligible? Have you been receiving benefits but the amount changed or stopped altogether? In this class you will learn about public benefits programs available in Los Angeles County, such as CalWORKs, General Relief (GR), CalFresh and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Whether you have questions about getting benefits or appealing a Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) decision, join Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (NLSLA) to gain the information you need to get and keep the public benefits needed to meet your basic needs.

Class Covers:

• General relief available for low-income individuals in Los Angeles County
• Food assistance programs for individuals in Los Angeles County
• Benefits available for immigrants in Los Angeles County
• What to do when your benefits are being reduced or have stopped
• Appealing a DPSS decision

Presented by:
Lily Choi, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (Home - NLSLA)

LA Law Library does not provide 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.