12-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Millions of Californians are unrepresented in Family Court matters (estimated 80% of litigants are unrepresented). Low-income clients are in desperate need of your pro bono help. Attend this free two-day PLI program for an introduction to family law practice and then volunteer with your local legal services agency to represent low-income family law litigants in need.

What you will learn

  • Working with Pro Bono Low-Income Clients
  • Family Law 101/Overview in Low-Income Family Law Cases
  • Basic Overview of Child Custody and Visitation
  • Child Custody and Visitation Procedure
  • Obtaining Child and Spousal Support in Low-Income Family Law Cases
  • Property Issues in Low-Income Family Law Cases
  • Using California Family Law Judicial Council Forms
  • How to Finish a Dissolution Case: Case Settlement, Trial, Judgments

Who should attend

Anyone interested in providing pro bono assistance to low-income family law clients in California (whether limited scope family law matters or full representation in a dissolution matter) would benefit from attending. The program is appropriate for new attorneys and more experienced practitioners looking to volunteer with non-profit legal services agencies who can provide ongoing mentorship and support.

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