MCLE: Dissolution Basics
MCLE: Dissolution Basics
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Presented by:
Nicki Griffin, Esq.
1.25 General CLE Credits
Divorces are a highly emotional time for parties and can be overwhelming to navigate. There are a high number of self-represented parties, so having access to resources, knowing what steps to take, and knowing their rights is especially important. This training will go over the basics of a “simple” dissolution, without custody, including process, forms, and some guidance tips for helping clients, especially those who may not have the means for direct representation or lengthy discovery.
This training will cover:
- A broad overview of community property law; how property is characterized and divided in a dissolution.
- Legal definitions of temporary support and permanent support, the differences, and what to look out for.
- Procedural basics from initial filing to final judgment.
- Pre-nups and who should have them.
Questions? Contact Claire Clayton, Pro Bono & Development Manager, at clairec@alrp.org or (415) 701-1200 x321.
The State Bar of California has certified ALRP, Provider #2485, to provide MCLE credit for this training.
Thank you to our cosponsors!
Alameda County Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association Northern California Chapter
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California
California Association of Black Lawyers
Charles Houston Bar Association
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
Korean American Bar Association of Northern California
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
Minority Bar Coalition of the SF Bay Area
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association