The Korean American Family Services (KFAM), an organization serving as the guardian of Korean-American families in Orange County, is hosting its 2017 legal advice seminar at its office (12363 Beach Blvd., #1) on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m.
The two-hour seminar will be led by four legal experts, including judges and lawyers. Their lectures will center on laws regarding families, teenagers, immigration and domestic violence.
Orange County Superior Courtβs Judge Salvador Sarmiento will speak to the attendees about βΆdefinition of abuse and its reality βΆdomestic violence prevention βΆlegal process of dealing with domestic violence. Lawyer Susan Choi will speak about βΆdivorce process βΆcommon issues and misunderstandings in divorce cases βΆtrial process βΆchild custody and asset distribution.
Lawyer Caroline Han, who also once served as the president of Orange County Korean American Bar Association will speak about βΆyouth violence and its legal procedures βΆeducation and programs at juvenile detention centers βΆjuveniles court. Lawyer William Yeon, in addition to covering deferred action, will speak about βΆchanging immigration status βΆobtaining citizenships βΆthe Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
βΆInquiry: (714) 892-9910
By Nakhee Park
