IN PERSON: California Probate Conservatorships & Alternatives

Monday, November 16, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 14, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**This session will be taught in English only**

Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.

Class covers:

  • Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
  • An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
  • Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
  • What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
  • What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
  • Rights of the conserved disabled adult
  • Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision Making Agreements as options to consider

No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Space is limited. Attendees admitted on a first-come, first served basis. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.

Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Registration fee: FREE

IN-PERSON: Special Education for Your Child: Know Your Rights

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The presentation will cover the fundamentals of special education law and the rights that protect parents and their children's education, including the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). 

Class covers:

  • Eligibility for special education
  • Rights to comprehensive assessment in all areas of suspected need
  • How to read and understand the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document

Presented by:

Marisol Chianello, TIGER Program Director, Learning Rights Law Center (https://www.learningrights.org/)

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.

 

EN PERSONA: Tutelas Testamentarias y Alternativas de California

lunes, 23 de noviembre, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**

¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.

La clase cubre:

  • Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
  • Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
  • Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
  • Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
  • Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
  • Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
  • Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar

EN PERSONA: Taller de Formularios para ser Curador de un Adulto

No es necesaria inscripción previa ni cita telefónica. El espacio es limitado. Los participantes se registran el día del programa y serán atendidos por orden de llegada. El check-in comienza a las 8:45 a.m.

Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS

 

ON DEMAND: Modifying Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin

Class recorded July 30, 2026

Situations in life can change, as can a parent's resources. This may, in turn, require that changes be made to court orders for child custody, child visitation, and/or child support. Learn the basics in this class about the processes to make modifications on common family law orders, including what factors the court considers in changing existing custody and support orders.

Class covers:

  • How to ask a court to modify existing custody and support orders
  • Court forms and documents required to make a modification request
  • What to expect at a court hearing for modification
  • Basics of enforcing custody and support order and where to get help
  • Resources for further information and where to seek help

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.

LIVE ZOOM: Ask a Lawyer: Child Custody, Support & Visitation

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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Webinar ID: 832 9786 4536

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 Join a live question and answer session via Zoom with a family law lawyer who has significant experience in handling child custody and support disputes. Get a better understanding of what factors the judge considers in creating and modifying orders for custody and visitation. How child support is calculated and how the guidelines are applied will also be addressed.  

Ask your questions about:

  • Establishing child custody and visitation rights
  • How to change a child custody order
  • Calculating the right amount of child support and spousal support
  • Asking for or changing child support
  • Collecting money due under existing support orders

 

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

 

Presented by:

Michelle Hopkins (http://hopkinsfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/), Attorney, Law Office of Michelle C. Hopkins

 

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.

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