Friday, May 17, 2019: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 21, 2019: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Divorce Options is an informational workshop offered on the third Friday of every month to provide information about the divorce process and the options available to anyone considering divorce. Divorce Options is presented by a team of collaboratively trained attorneys, financial advisors and mental health professionals who are members of Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA).

Class covers:

• Litigation, mediation and collaboration – the risks and benefits of each process
• Legal, financial, psychological and social issues of divorce
• How to talk about divorce with your children
• Guidance from divorce experts

Presented by: Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association in partnership with LA Law Library.

Registration fee: $10 for the class

Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

Reduced-rate parking options available during registration

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.

Friday, May 29, 2020:  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - CANCELLED - Click here to view online class

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues, which can make dealing with separation and divorce especially difficult. In this class, learn the basics of how divorce and separation work under California family law, including the court process, dividing assets and debts, mediation and settlement options, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about family law can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• The court process: steps in a divorce case, and what to expect
• Legal consequences of separation before (or without) divorce
• Dividing money, property, and debts
• Litigation, mediation and collaboration – the risks and benefits of each process
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of, and presented by Kathleen O'Connor, Law Offices of Kathleen M. O'Connor.

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.

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.

Friday, April 24, 2020:  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, June 19, 2020:  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   CANCELLED - To view online class, please CLICK HERE.

Finding legal help you can afford can be difficult. In this class, learn about low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer. You will also get information on how to talk to a lawyer, what a lawyer looks for in a client, how to tell your story, and the importance of gathering the facts and documents in your case. Learn how to make your legal journey easier and more successful by making the most out of the legal help you can afford.

Class covers:

• Low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer, and when and how to use each
• How to talk to a lawyer: identifying your legal problem, telling your story effectively, and what a lawyer looks for in a client
• The importance of gathering your facts and documents
• How legal billing works
• Things clients do that increase costs
• Deciding what legal work isn't worth the cost

Developed with the support of, and presented by Kathleen O'Connor, Coleman & O'Connor LLP.

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.

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 29, 2021

Finding legal help you can afford can be difficult. In this class, learn about low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer. You will also get information on how to talk to a lawyer, what a lawyer looks for in a client, how to tell your story, and the importance of gathering the facts and documents in your case. Learn how to make your legal journey easier and more successful by making the most out of the legal help you can afford.

Class covers:

• Low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer, and when and how to use each
• How to talk to a lawyer: identifying your legal problem, telling your story effectively, and what a lawyer looks for in a client
• The importance of gathering your facts and documents
• How legal billing works
• Things clients do that increase costs
• Deciding what legal work isn't worth the cost

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.

Video Recordings: We recognize that not everyone can attend in person classes, so even if you can't make it in, please watch any of these recordings and remember that we are still here to help! Call us at (213) 785-2513, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or chat with us online to get help finding information and resources on any legal (or not-quite-legal) question. Access to the video recordings is free.

Dated Material: Please note that the law changes. The original recording date for each class is provided on the display page. To be certain that you receive up-to-date information, please attend the in-person class, or contact us for help researching or updating your specific legal issue.

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.