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“I wish I could say that racism and prejudice were only distant memories. We must dissent from the indifference. We must dissent from the apathy. We must dissent from the [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Orange County Small Claims & the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question Is the Court Closed? Answer The Court is closed to the public through May 22, 2020. Check the Court website www.occourts.org for details and the latest information. -Question Can [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Response to COVID-19 — Updated!
May 1, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Incapacity Planning
-Question What does incapacity mean and why should we plan for it? Answer Incapacity is the inability to make reasonable decisions regarding one's financial and personal affairs. It can befall [Continue Reading]
FAQs – Limited Conservatorship, General & COVID-19 Specific
-Question I have a child with a Developmental Delay. He/she needs some assistance with his/her personal needs and activities of daily living. Can I do that without the Court’s involvement? [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Restraining Orders for Elder Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question What is an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order? Answer The law protects elders and dependent adults from being abused by allowing them to petition for a restraining [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Property Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, are my property taxes still due on April 10, 2020? Answer Yes, property taxes are due on April 10th of every year. The due date [Continue Reading]
FAQs About Frauds & Scams — COVID-19 Related & General
-Question What are the warning signs for fraud and scams? Answer There are several signs that indicate you might be dealing with a scammer. They include contact from someone who [Continue Reading]
FAQs About the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Immigration Issues
PUBLIC CHARGE - Question If I receive free medical care, such as COVID-19 testing and treatment, will this affect my immigration application under the new public charge rule? Answer No. [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Response to COVID-19 – Updated!
April 8, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Response — Updated!
April 3, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Response to COVID-19, Updated 4-1-20
April 1, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
