Friday, October 11, 2019:  1:30 p.m. - 2:15 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.

* 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.

Friday, November 8, 2019:  1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Introduction to using the LA Law Library resources and electronic databases to locate court filings.

Class covers:

• Basic information regarding pleadings and briefs
• Instruction on finding briefs, in both print and electronic formats
• Instruction on using Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) to find documents from Federal Court
• Finding briefs filed in California Courts of Appeal
• Guidance on locating California district court filings

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.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. 

Tuesday, October 9, 2018: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

This class offers an overview of the process and procedures of a lawsuit filed in Superior Court from both the plaintiff and defendant’s viewpoints.

Class covers:

• Filing and serving plaintiff’s complaint
• Filing and serving defendant’s response
• Discovery rules and procedures involving both parties
• Alternative dispute resolution and trial preparation

Location: Compton Public Library, 240 West Compton Boulevard Compton, CA 90220

Phone: 310-637-0202

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

Tuesday, March 13, 2018: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Introduction to using the LA Law Library resources and electronic databases to locate court filings.

Class covers:

• Basic information regarding pleadings and briefs
• Instruction on finding briefs, in both print and electronic formats
• Instruction on using Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) to find documents from Federal Court
• Finding briefs filed in California Courts of Appeal
• Guidance on locating California district court filings

Location:
Compton Public Library
240 West Compton Boulevard
Compton, CA 90220

Phone: 310-637-0202

LA Law Library does not provide 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.

Registration fee: FREE