Friday, April 10, 2020:  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 2020:  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   CANCELLED - To view the onliine class, please CLICK HERE.

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
• How to ask the court to modify a custody or support order
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of, and presented by My Legal Team, Inc.

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Registration fees: FREE - Registration reserves spot
This program is FREE thanks to a generous, general fund allocation from the California Legislature in support of access to justice programs at County Law Libraries throughout the state.

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.

Friday, November 15, 2019  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 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
• How to ask the court to modify a custody or support order
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

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

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Registration fees: FREE
Registration reserves spot

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.

Friday, February 8, 2019  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, including how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators, and how to challenge an appointment
• What to do about improper use or transfer of estate property
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Will challenges and how to respond to possible financial elder abuse
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of, and presented by My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/)
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.

Registration fees: $10 for the class
Nonrefundable payment reserves spot

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.

Friday, July 6, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, including how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators, and how to challenge an appointment
• What to do about improper use or transfer of estate property
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Will challenges and how to respond to possible financial elder abuse
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.

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.

Registration fees: $10 for the class
Nonrefundable payment reserves spot