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.

Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28:  9:00 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18, 25:  9:00 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, 30:  9:00 am - 11:30 am

This workshop is intended for people who are representing themselves in family law court and who want to file a paternity action and establish child custody, child visitation, and child support orders.

This workshop will provide:

• Information on the paternity process and basic legal terms in a paternity proceeding
• Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out specific forms filed in a paternity action

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 8 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

Registration fees: Free

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.

Tuesday, August 7, 28 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am

This workshop is intended for people who are representing themselves in family law court and who want to file a paternity action and establish child custody, child visitation, and child support orders. 

This workshop will provide:

• Information on the paternity process and basic legal terms in a paternity proceeding
• Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out specific forms filed in a paternity action

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 8 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

Registration fees: Free

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.

Saturday, August 17, 2019  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to find forms and templates for different types of legal matters. Learn about form resources available in and out of the Library — from the Library's practice guides and form books to the many online sources, both in the Library and available elsewhere.

Class covers:

• Finding forms on court and agency websites
• Accessing California Judicial Council court forms
• Finding form books in the Library
• Locating form books in Library databases
• Creating pleadings using Library's pleading paper templates

Registration fees: $20 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

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.