We look forward to resuming in-person workshop assistance when the Library reopens.

The Adult Name Change Workshop – which was originally an in-person program has been converted to a remote workshop via Internet and telephone. During your scheduled phone appointment, a volunteer attorney will walk you through the correct forms needed for an adult to petition the LA Superior Court for a name change. This workshop is intended for motivated adults who would like to change their names and are willing to fill out the paperwork themselves without legal representation. This workshop is open to Los Angeles County residents who are 18 years or older.

Workshop includes:

• The court forms needed to file for an adult name change
• How to accurately complete the forms
• How to ask the court to waive court fees based on your low income
• Where to file your completed court forms
• How to publish a name change in a local newspaper
• How to prepare for your court hearing

What to prepare:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Driver's license or California identification number
• Proof of your income if you will be applying for a fee waiver. This includes: Pay stubs, disability or unemployment statements, or any other proof of income.

Not Covered:
This workshop does not cover name changes for minor children, persons seeking to change their gender or those seeking a confidential name change.

To schedule an appointment by phone for assistance with the forms needed to file for adult name change, please fill out this form to receive a free 20-30 minute phone consultation with a volunteer attorney.

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.

Saturday, May 16, 2020: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - CANCELLED

Learn how to use citators to make sure your cases, statutes, and regulations are still good law, and find more citations for your research question. Learn about the major online case citators – Shepard's on Lexis Advance and KeyCite on Westlaw.

Class covers:

• Accessing Shepard's on Lexis Advance and KeyCite on Westlaw
• "Shepardizing" and "Keyciting" a case
• "Shepardizing" and "Keyciting" a statute
• Explanation of Shepard's signals and KeyCite symbols
• Reviewing results

Registration fees: $10 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Parking options available during registration (Tuesday, February 4th class ONLY)

No 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.

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.