Small claims court??? Civil lawsuit???

The answer depends on the value of the contract and the small claims limit. For example, in Los Angeles County, where I'm located, the ceiling in...

Child Custody and Visitation

Your first step will be addressing these issues within the confidentiality of the mediation forum. You need to specifically bring up what you have...

We have a mediation agreement with our school and the Sp. Ed. Dir. released information to other people, anything we can do?

You might want to consult an attorney to find out what your remedies are under Michigan law. One important question is what your actual damages...

Requesting mediation

Absolutely. In California, family court judges are very anxious for cases to go to mediation, given their heavy caseloads. Mediation is far less...

You have no legal recourse until and when you file for divorce or legal separation, unless you signed a contract at the end of the mediation. Even...

Can i contest a divorce in a no fault community property state? or can separation/ counseling be required?

Actually, the last time I looked, California had two grounds, irreconcilible differences and incurable insanity. Both of these are subject to...

After separation is a gift revocable

Generally speaking, gifts are not revocable, unless there is a prior agreement (preferably written) that they are. Your case is confusing, since...

Georgia divorce law, can I change jurisdiction if I move to anther state or county

In California, at least, original jurisdiction remains in the Court that issued the final decree of dissolution. Alec...

Can I change the division of assets (CAR) when my wife and I see a mediator?

In theory, everything is on the table in a mediation. However, California law is fairly strict on the equal division of assets. The changed...

Debt collection NC state, can hospital take my mother's home after she passes away to collect on outstanding medical bills

If your mother places all of her assets into an irrevocable trust with her heirs as the pour over beneficiaries at the time of her death, you have...