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There are 45 resources
Adoption
(Separate Website)
Manual for Grandparent-Caregivers and Their Advocates.
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
AIDS Law Manual: Family Law
(Separate Website)
This manual is intended to be legal information, and should not be considered as legal advice. Individuals should consult with an attorney.
By: AIDS Legal Referral Panel
AIDS Law Manual: Transgender Law
(Separate Website)
This manual is intended to be legal information, and should not be considered as legal advice. Individuals should consult with an attorney.
By: AIDS Legal Referral Panel
California Child Custody Information
(Separate Website)
What is custody? How will a judge make a decision about custody? If a custody order is already in place, how can I get it changed?
By: WomensLaw.org
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
California Transgender Law 101
(Separate Website)
By: Transgender Law Center
Caregivers and the Courts
(Separate Website)
A Primer on Juvenile Dependency Proceedings for California foster Parents and Relative Caregivers
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Child Custody Information Sheet
(Separate Website)
This information sheet provides
general information about child custody and
visitation matters, how to get help resolving a
custody dispute or making a parenting plan, where
to find an attorney, and where to find other
resources.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Chinese / 中文
,
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Child Custody Mediation
(Separate Website)
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Custody & Visitation Overview
(Separate Website)
This is a link to the Courts' information on child custody and vistation. It contains forms and general information.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
De Facto Parent Declaration
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
English/Chinese Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms
(Separate Website)
By: California Department of Social Services
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
English/Russian Glossary of San Francisco County Department of Human Services Terms
(Separate Website)
By: San Francisco County Department of Human Services
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Russian / Pусский
English/Spanish Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms
(Separate Website)
By: California Department of Social Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
English/Vietnamese Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms
(Separate Website)
By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth
Fact Sheet: Grandparents' Rights
(Separate Website)
By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth
Families & Children Forms and Instructions from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to different types of court forms used in family law cases.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Getting a Child Out of a Shelter
(Separate Website)
Manual for Grandparents-Relative Caregivers and Their Advocates.
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Glossary of Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Going to Court Without a Lawyer - Representing Yourself in Court
(Separate Website)
Whatever the reason, you have the right to represent yourself, to be your own lawyer in all cases in California. It is very important that you learn about what is at stake in your case.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Grandparent Visitation Rights in Foster Care
(Separate Website)
By: Youth Law Center
Incarcerated Parents Manual
(Separate Website)
Your Rights and Responsibilities
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Legal Document Assistants (LDAs)
(Separate Website)
A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a Lawyer. By law, they cannot give you legal advice or represent you in the courts in any matter. An LDA is a professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client.
By: California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA)
Legal Recognition of LGBT Families
(Separate Website)
By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
Legal Rights of Teens in Out-Of-Home Care
(Separate Website)
This booklet, based on California law, covers some of the concerns of a youth in out-of-home care, including types of placements, guardianship, independent living, role of the courts, visitation, confidentiality, pregnancy, money, religion, driving, emancipation and rights and responsibilities of youth in out-of-home care, group or foster homes
By: Youth Law Center
Making a Record
(Separate Website)
What can I do while I'm in jail or prison?
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
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Spanish / Español
Manual for Grandparent-Relative Caregivers and Their Advocates
(Separate Website)
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Parents Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Same Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit -- Protect Your Rights!
(Separate Website)
Know-your-rights brochure for parents.
By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
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Spanish / Español
Placement
(Separate Website)
Where will my child live if I am arrested?
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Public Law Library of Orange County
(Separate Website)
Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
Restraining Orders Link - California Courts' Self Help Website
(Separate Website)
This is a link to the California Courts' Self Help Website page for domestic violence information.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Sample Letter to the Court Clerk for Persons in Jail or Prison
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Sample Letter to the Family Law Facilitator for Persons in Jail or Prison
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Sample Letter to the Judge for Persons in Jail or Prison
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Sample Letter to Your Attorney for Persons in Jail or Prison
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Sample Letter to Your Probation Officer for Persons in Jail or Prison
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Sample Letter to Your Social Worker for Persons in Jail or Prison
(Separate Website)
Samples: Forms and Letters to Use
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
The Tri-Court System: Court Systems that Handle Child Custody
(Separate Website)
Fact sheet
By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth
Visitation Rights of Grandparents
(Separate Website)
Manual for Grandparent-Relative Caregivers and Their Advocates.
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
(Separate Website)
What Should I Know about Divorce and Custody?
(Separate Website)
Divorce and Custody
By: The State Bar of California
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
When Permanent Custody is Necessary
(Separate Website)
Manual for Grandparent-Relative Caregivers and Their Advocates.
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
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