Classes, Legal Clinics, Programs, and Resources

There are numerous classes, programs, legal clinics and resources designed to help and support you during this difficult time of your court case. This schedule of classes is frequently updated, adding and removing locations as resources change. Please check this page regularly to see whether there are things to help you.

Classes, Legal Clinics & Programs

Resources

Family Law Education Class

Hearing and Trial Preparation

► Family Law Education Class

If you are representing yourself in a divorce or custody case, the Alaska Court System’s Zoom “Family Law Education Class” may help. The class will:

provide an overview of family law cases,
explain court procedure and provide information about motions and oppositions, property division, parenting plans, child support, hearings and trials, final papers, and different ways to try to resolve your case without a trial, and
tell you where to get more information.

We also show the “Listen 2 Kids” video, which meets the parent education requirement in Anchorage and some other locations (check with your local court).

There is no charge for the class. The class meets every other Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:20 p.m.

2024

January 10
January 24
February 7
February 21
March 6
March 20
April 3
April 17

May 1
May 15
May 29
June 12
June 26
July 10
July 24
August 7
August 21

September 4
September 18
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 13
December 4
December 18

You will need to register through this Zoom login (the link will also show future class dates, and lets you pick the date you want to attend): https://AKCOURTS-GOV.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bLVVtQuzRLC8pC96MEVEmw

If you are asked for a password, enter FLEC@AKCT1

You may also get legal information by calling the Family Law Self-Help Center Hotline:

(907) 264-0851
(866) 279-0851 (in Alaska, but outside the Municipality of Anchorage)

Or by looking at the Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center Website.

► Hearing and Trial Preparation

Do you want to know how to represent yourself at a hearing or trial in your family law case?

If you have a divorce or custody case, the Alaska Court System’s free Zoom “Hearing and Trial Preparation Class” may help you understand what you need to know before going to court. Topics include:

different types of hearings and trials and what to expect at each one;
how the judge expects parents and spouses to prepare for court;
how to introduce your evidence through witness testimony and exhibits; and
how to object using the rules of evidence.

HTP Flyer

The class is held once each month over Zoom. Classes meet Friday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2024 Dates:

November 15
December 13

2025 Dates:

January 10
February 14
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

To attend please click the following Zoom link no later than 9:00 AM on the date of the class: https://akcourts-gov.zoom.us/j/89054351248?pwd=Q0J0VXBzRXZrZjQ4MnN4VFdGMTVBZz09 . If you have questions about attending the class or want to receive handouts in advance, please e-mail mchicklo@akcourts.gov or call 907-264-0524.

You may also find information on the Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center Website, or by calling:

(907) 264-0851
(866) 279-0851 (in Alaska, but outside the Municipality of Anchorage)