Thursday, February 20, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.   CANCELLED
Thursday, October 15, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 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 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.

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

Thursday, March 19, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 16, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 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 with the support of My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/)
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.
* 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:
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
3rd Floor, inside Family Court Services Department
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

Thursday, April 16, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 17, 2020: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Learn basic information on 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.

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
   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.

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

Thursday, January 17, 2019: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2019: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 2019: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 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

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

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.

Registration Fees: FREE