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The Monrovia Film Festival relies on partners like Gateway Legal Documents, who helps MFF with the legal end of putting on a film festival. We are grateful for partners like Gateway Legal Documents!

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! If you are struggling with putting food on your Thanksgiving table, message us for help.

The office is ready for Halloween! Instead of candy, this year our pumpkin has alchohol wipes.

Tuesday Tip: If you are in a high conflict divorce or other custody proceeding, having a written parenting plan can help. A written parenting plan should include information about how you will help your child work through the conflict, activities you will do with your child and plans for therapeutic activities that can help your child cope with the conflict.

Gateway Legal Documents can help you draft a parenting plan. Our team of legal professionals and Parent Partners have the expertise to help your child thrive through the conflict.

Message us here or send us an email to [email protected] to get started!

Sad news out of Washington, DC today. RBG was an an amazing jurist, empathetic and a presence on the Court and for this country. Her incredible and powerful opinions empowered so many. Rest in Peace, Justice Ginsburg.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, powerhouse Supreme Court Justice, dies at 87 She was appointed to the Supreme Court by Bill Clinton in 1993.

Tuesday Tip: Preparedness for disasters, like wildfires and earthquakes, requires more than just food, shelter and clothing. A disaster kit should have legible copies of important legal documents, like wills, custody orders and medical information.

A wonderful thank you gift from a young lady who we helped win her school choice case! This vintage gavel, from 1957, will make a delightful addition to our office! We are grateful for the gift, and even more grateful that this young lady is part of our Gateway Family.

Divorce is never easy and it can be hard on the children in ways you can't always see. As parents, it's a good idea to find ways to help your children cope with the divorce in a meaningful way.

There are classes and support groups that are child-focused and can help you prepare your family for divorce. California courts recognize several online programs:

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If you are the victim of domestic violence, we can help you remotely prepare and file your Restraining Order papers. Give us a call today to get the relief you need. Low Cost, Same Day service. ***If you are in immediate danger, please call 911***

During the COVID-19 Crisis, Gateway Legal Documents remains committed to serving you, while maintaining safe social distancing, using videoconferencing, phone, fax and email along with other technology tools to meet your legal needs.

We will utilize electronic and fax filing where available. Where permitted, we will serve papers by mail or electronically. Our Court Runners and Process Servers are equipped with rubber gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes if they are out in the field.

Please stay safe and healthy during these uncertain and turbulent times!

LA Law Library is making prerecorded classes and workshops available while the library is closed!

LA Law Library - Home Page In light of the recent fires, you or a loved one may need information and resources about preparing for, and recovering from, disasters. LA Law Library prepared a resource list including links to legal forms such as powers of attorney, resources for those charged with caring for another, disaster se...

Did you know? St. Patrick is the patron saint of Paralegals and Legal Assistants! Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone! The luck of the Irish be yours!

In response to the COVID-19 virus, Gateway Legal Documents is taking additional steps to keep our clients and staff healthy and safe.

--Before and after each client visit, we are wiping down all surfaces with disinfectant wipes.
--In office, we are making disinfectant wipes and alcohol hand sanitizer readily available.
--We are using email, phone and video conferencing for client visits to reduce the amount of travel clients must make to reach us.
--We are utilizing electronic filing where possible to file documents with the courts and using email to serve papers, where allowed.

If you have any questions or concerns about how Gateway Legal Documents is handling the COVID-19 crisis, please feel free to call or message us.

Please stay safe and healthy!

Filing a Lawsuit? Many lawsuits filed self-represented litigants are dismissed early in the proceedings for technical reasons. A well-drafted civil complaint is a complex and nuanced document that has many components.

Gateway Legal Documents can help you draft a civil complaint that meets the courts' requirements and increases your chances of success on the merits of your complaint. Message us today to get started!

Out-of-Court settlements are favored by the courts, since they free up time for other matters on the court's calendar. However, the court must approve any Out-of-Court settlement once you have an open court case.

Gateway Legal Documents can help you and the opposing party in family law and civil law matters reach a settlement and prepare the written agreement for your signatures and the court's approval. Give us a call today at (626) 593-4207 to set up your Voluntary Settlement Meeting!

Happy to report that a grandmother and granddaughter were reunited today! Congratulations to Adriana G. and her granddaughter! Gateway Legal Documents is proud to have been a part of this story!

Denied as a Resource Family? You have a right to appeal the denial of your RFA application. You must first follow the directions on the last page of the Notice of Action to timely initiate the appeal. Make and retain copies of anything you send to the social services agency that denied you. Then give Gateway Legal Documents a call at (626) 593-4207. Gateway Legal can help you make your case on appeal.

Are you a grandparent? In nearly every state, you have well-defined rights to visit with your grandchildren. In California, grandparents' rights extend to both family court and children's court and can be tailored to fit the best interests of your grandchildren.

Gateway Legal Documents can help you draft the papers necessary to secure those rights in court. Give us a call today get started! (626) 593-4207 or message us!

Facing Eviction? You have a right to respond to any eviction petition, whether you are on the lease or not. If the eviction will pose a hardship, you can ask the court to consider the hardship. Message us today for fast, affordable help with your eviction.

Gateway Legal Documents can prepare a wide range of court documents, including Bankruptcy! For as little as $299 (plus court fees) you can be on your way to a clean financial slate.

Message us or give us a call today! (626) 593-4207 or [email protected]

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In Juvenile Dependency and Family Law cases, a parent, relative or caregiver can submit a report to the court in advance of a hearing. This report can contain facts and information about the child, the parent's progress in any court ordered case plans and it can serve to correct erroneous information in other reports.

Gateway Legal Documents drafts reports with an expert's eye that can get your information to the Court in a clear, concise and court-approved format. Give us a call today to discuss you Family Law and Juvenile Court needs! (626) 593-4207 or email us at [email protected].

Tuesday Tip: Even if you are filing as a Pro Per litigant in California, you are still required to substantially follow court rules and procedure.

Gateway Legal Documents drafts documents that comply with all state and local rules of court. Give us a call today!

Already have your documents drafted? Gateway can double-check your documents for accuracy and completeness for as little as $25! Ensure your documents are ready for filing!

Gateway Legal Documents is a fast, no-hassle service to obtain quality legal documents for less. We expertly draft documents for Family Law, Civil and Small Claims, Probate Guardianship, Business Start-Ups and more! Give us a call today!