Child support payments can be an essential source of financial support for a child. In this class, learn how child support is enforced, including past-due amounts (arrears). Class will cover wage garnishments, liens, bank levies, and other consequences of failing to pay support. Also discussed: exemptions for those paying support, and the role of the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS).

Presented by:
Ryan Metheny, Managing Librarian, Legal Education. Developed by Crystal Hayes-Hill, Attorney, My Legal Team, Inc.

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day)

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.

Class recorded September 1, 2020

Elder Abuse Restraining orders are an important protection tool to end abuse suffered by an elderly or dependent adult. This workshop will explore who can file for an Elder Abuse/Dependent Adult Restraining Order, identify different types of abuse, and where to find help.

Presented by:
Dani Kaiserman, Elder Justice Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day)

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.

Class recorded October 1, 2020

This workshop is designed to help the attendee understand the different types of powers of attorneys and important considerations to make when executing a legal instrument giving authority to someone else to assist with decision-making. Learn the difference between supported decision-making and substitute decision-making.

Presented by Bet Tzedek Legal Services, we will review what is involved in naming an agent, the scope of an agent’s authority, and how to revoke a power of attorney. The presentation will end by explaining the difference between powers of attorney and conservatorship.

Presented by:
Bertha S. Hayden, Directing Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day)

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 1, 2020

Este taller está diseñado para ayudar al asistente a comprender los diferentes tipos de poderes de los abogados y las consideraciones importantes que debe hacer al ejecutar el instrumento legal. Conozca la diferencia entre la toma de decisiones con apoyo y la toma de decisiones sustitutivas.

Presentado por Bet Tzedek Legal Services, revisaremos lo que implica nombrar a un agente, el alcance de la autoridad de un agente y cómo revocar un poder notarial. La presentación finalizará explicando la diferencia entre los poderos notariales y la curatela.

Presentado Por:
Bertha S. Hayden, Directing Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Materiales del curso: Si desea recibir una copia de los materiales del curso para cualquiera de las clases, incluyendo cualquier PowerPoint utilizado, regístrese usando el botón en ¡Regístrese ahora! para la clase, que se proporciona a continuación, junto al nombre de la clase.

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La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles ofrece recursos legales y la asistencia con la investigación jurídica como un servicio educativo. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles se complace en ofrecer a nuestros usuarios la oportunidad de obtener asistencia de proveedores de servicios legales de terceros en este y otros eventos dentro de la biblioteca. Sin embargo, la biblioteca no controla y no es responsable del contenido o el alcance de la asistencia brindada por dichos proveedores.