Our Family Law Project assists individuals, families with children or families with domestic violence in matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, wills, powers of attorney and probate litigation. This is a full-scope project in which the volunteer can take the case from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances of each case, cases can last for weeks, months or even years. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend our free MCLE training session on January 13th from 4-6 PM.

This training will be given by VLSP's Supervising Attorneys who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the forms for completing a simple divorce. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute's Web site. To view this training, go to www.pli.edu, click on CLE NOW, and select Introduction to Family Law (release date: August 26, 2009). Follow the steps to "purchase" the video (it is free of charge), download the outline, and then watch the video at your convenience. You will need to bring certification that you have completed this training when you come to VLSP's monthly training.

Pre-registration is required to attend this training. Please email mcolla@sfbar.org to find out more information, or to register.