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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
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
Dependency Proceedings
(Separate Website)
Manual for Grandparent-Relative Caregivers and Their Advocates.
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Emancipation Guide
(Separate Website)
Questions and Answers about Emancipation for Teenagers
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
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)
Foster Care and Dependency
(Separate Website)
How can I keep my family together while I'm in jail or prison?
By: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
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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
Juvenile Court System Information from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' overview of the Juvenile Court system that includes information on juvenile delinquency, juvenile status offenses, and dependency court (for abuse or neglect) .
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Juvenile Dependency System
(Separate Website)
This links to information on the dependency court system where child abuse and neglect cases are heard.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Legal Recognition of LGBT Families
(Separate Website)
By: National Center for Lesbian Rights
Parentage/Paternity Information from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' information on establishing someone as a legal parent. It contains forms and general information about paternity.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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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
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
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
(Separate Website)
What's Happening In Court?
(Separate Website)
An activity book for children who are going to court in California.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
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