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Child Support Overview
(Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' information on child support.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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English/Chinese Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms
(Separate Website)
By: California Department of Social Services
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Chinese / 中文
English/Spanish Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms
(Separate Website)
By: California Department of Social Services
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Spanish / Español
English/Vietnamese Glossary of California Department of Social Services Terms
(Separate Website)
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
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
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)
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
Wage Garnishment
(Separate Website)
Wage garnishment occurs when an employer withholds the earnings of an individual for the payment of a debt as the result of a court order or other equitable procedure.
By: United States Department of Labor
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
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