Thursday, February 20, 2020: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 2020: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.   CANCELLED - To view online class, please CLICK HERE.
Thursday, October 15, 2020: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 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, 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
   Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
   Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

 * A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Registration Fees: FREE

Location:
Pasadena Public Library, Central Library, 285 East Walnut Street. Pasadena, CA, 91101

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.

Thursday, May 21, 2020: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - CANCELLED
Thursday, September 17, 2020: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, if you are facing eviction issues in California without a lawyer, this class will help you get started by teaching you essential information about the eviction or "unlawful detainer" process and what resources are available to help. Learning important fundamentals about eviction law can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

•          The eviction or “unlawful detainer” process and going to court
•          Negotiations and settlement
•          Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

 * A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Registration Fees: FREE

Location:
Pasadena Public Library, Central Library, 285 East Walnut Street. Pasadena, CA, 91101

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.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 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
•         Resources for further information and where to seek help

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

 * A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Registration Fees: FREE

Location:

Pomona Public Library
625 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043

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, April 10, 2020:  1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Friday, October 9, 2020:  1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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.

Class covers:

•  Low-cost and free options for getting help from a lawyer
   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

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

* A more extensive “Where You Begin” class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html.

Location:
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8600

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.