In mediation, do all areas of concern get discussed? or does it just focus on the four basics issues of support, residenc,etc.

As stated by attorney White,mediation is flexible. The rules are not so rigid that they would provide for your "areas of concern" to be omitted. ...

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I've been involved in arbitrations for thirty-plus years and have served as an arbitrator since the 1980s. It's important to understand some of...

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I worked for a company that rented a floor in a NYC office building. They refuse to pay. Can I file a mechanics lien?

Some attorneys will recommend that you use lien filing software or a lien filing service to get a lien filed the least expensive way. I just want...

I WAS NAMED ON A LAWSUIT 2 YR AGO,LAWYER SENT RESPONSE TO DISMISS, THEY HAVE NOT REPLIED SINCE, IS THE LAWSUIT STILL ACTIVE NY

Even if you have a lawyer, you can always check public records to find out if a case is active or has been dismissed. But since you have a lawyer,...

Elderly parents, one of which is medically disabled, hired contractor to remodel home. Half way through project, he quit work

I agree with the prior answers and add that this situation involves multiple areas of the law: Construction, elder law, consumer protection,...

You already have two excellent answers that I agree with, so I'll try to add something that didn't cover. As a long term consideration, if you...

As an engineer, can I file a Mechanics Lien in the US Virgin Islands on design work and calculations?

Your question brings up a good distinction for architects and engineers to know. One of the requirements for filing a lien is that the work you...

Is it possible to register a construction company name before setting up company or engaging in construction activities.

I agree with the other answers and want to add that setting up a company is relatively easy and it's often done before the owner is ready to start...

Can a lawyer refuses to work for someone who is suing a member of his church? Does that fit religious discrimination?

Your situation teaches a lesson when a layperson is considering hiring a lawyer for a lawsuit. One of the first things to find out from a lawyer...

I have a garnish served at work. So can they take anything from my savings acct if they are taking from my check already?

My answer is going to take a slightly different approach. Because garnishments are a hassle and an inconvenience, and as noted several of them...