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Guide
10/29/25
Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number
Finding out someone has used your Social Security number (SSN) can be upsetting and overwhelming. You are not alone. This handout explains the key steps you can take, depending on…
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Guide
09/26/25
Guía sobre cómo presentar y notificar una respuesta a una demanda no verificada
¿Cómo presento y notifico una respuesta a una demanda? AVISO: Este paquete de instrucciones no es orientación legal. No debe usar este paquete “tal como está”. En su lugar, debe…
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Guide
09/26/25
How to File and Serve a Response to a Complaint—Self Help Reference Guide
How to file and serve a response to an unverified complaint. NOTE: This instructional packet is not legal advice. You should not use this packet “as-is.” Instead, you should modify…
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Guide
09/26/25
Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Right for Me? Handout
This handout is intended as a general overview of alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy and some considerations before filing.
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Toolkit
09/22/25
Veterans’ Caregiver Program Appeal Toolkit
This toolkit is meant to serve as a guide for veterans and caregivers seeking to appeal their Caregiver Program benefit determinations. It contains: (1) a general overview of right to…
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Guide
09/07/25
Creando un plan familiar: manual para padres inmigrantes
¿Quién cuidará de mi hijo si no puedo? Los padres se hacen esta pregunta cuando hay incertidumbre en sus vidas. Ya sea que esté relacionado con las finanzas, la salud…
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FAQs
09/05/25
FAQ—Homeowners with Mortgages Affected by the 2025 LA Wildfires
This FAQ document provides guidance for homeowners affected by the 2025 LA wildfires on mortgage relief, forbearance, loss mitigation, and property tax reassessment. It also includes resources for replacing lost…
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Guide
09/05/25
Advice for Homeowners with Mortgages Affected by the 2025 LA Wildfires
This document provides guidance for homeowners affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, covering topics such as mortgages, insurance claims, property tax relief, FEMA assistance, and how to avoid scams.…
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Guide
08/01/25
Legal Issues for Young Families
This guide from Public Counsel provides essential legal information for young families navigating key issues such as naming and registering your baby, obtaining birth certificates and Social Security numbers, establishing…
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Guide
07/28/25
Background Checks in the Hiring Process: A Guide for California Nonprofits and Small Businesses
This guide discusses legal issues that might arise when performing background checks for new hires. Topics include negligent hiring, avoiding discrimination, state and local fair chance laws, background checks required…
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