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A Guide to planning for your child’s care (Family Preparedness)

Who will take care of my child if I cannot? Parents ask themselves this question when there is uncertainty in their lives. Whether it be related to finances, mental health, …

How to Complete the Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet Self-Help Guide

Unless you file your adversary proceeding case electronically, your adversary proceeding complaint must be filed with a completed Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet (Official Form 1040). The clerk of court needs …

How to Write an Adversary Proceeding Complaint Self-Help Guide

An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit that relates to a bankruptcy case. There are a number of reasons to file an adversary proceeding. A creditor might file an adversary proceeding …

Emergency Resources for People Affected by LA County Fires

One-page guide in English and Spanish sharing resources for emergency cash assistance and necessities & supplies, plus info on applying for unemployment benefits & insurance.

Risks of Filing Bankruptcy After LA County Fires

Bankruptcy, especially a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can cause immediate damage to your credit and ability to access aﬀordable loans. This one-page guide in English and Spanish provides some factors to …

Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Through California Family Courts

This manual begins with an introduction to the federal SIJS laws and regulations and California laws and family court actions related to SIJS. Chapter 2 then discusses how to assess …

Guardianship of the Person: Attorney Manual

This manual serves as a step-by-step guide for practitioners on how to obtain a guardianship and Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings (SIJ findings) from the probate division of the California Superior …

What to Know about the Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

This publication is a reference guide for small businesses and nonprofits on the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The CTA is a 2021 law enforced by the United States Department of …

Paquete de Carta de “No Contacto” – En Español

Si usted es ‘a prueba de cobros’, lo que significa que no tiene bienes que los acreedores puedan obtener de usted, incluso si tienen un fallo en su contra, puede …

Educación Especial y Servicios Relacionados: Abogando por Los Estudiantes con Discapacidades

Todos los estudiantes merecen aprender y prosperar en la escuela. Desafortunadamente, no todos los estudiantes reciben el apoyo y los servicios que necesitan para tener éxito academico. Aunque las leyes …

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