I don't know Family Law, so can't advise you on what forms to use. However, check with the Contra Costa County Bar Association and Law Library. ...

How can I serve the defendant properly to go to small claims court?

You have a couple of options. First, see if your local court will handle the service of process by the County Sheriff. You will likely be charged...

I own an investment property - can i ask for mediation???

Your question didn't indicate whether the dispute is being litigated in court yet. You certainly can mediate, IF you can get the lender to the...

Mediation problem , daughter ran and would not talk

Bravo to your daughter for attempting mediation, and it's very understandable that she reacted so emotionally as to run out. I would urge you to...

Texas Law; If an attorney refuses to answer discovery interrogatory production request, how can the two parties mediate?

Although I don't practice in Texas, I often mediate cases where the parties have not exchanged formal discovery, but do need to exchange...

Can you ever negotiate a good reference during a mediation?

You certainly can. The question really is whether or not the opposing party is willing to do so. In employment situations, I believe that that...

If you receive a good reference during a mediation but then other side proceeds to give you a bad one, what are your options?

You didn't indicate what the reference was for, or the agreement reached at the mediation was in writing. Whether you can establish a claim will...

What if the person you filed on doesnt show for mediation

Remember that mediation is voluntary. Although the Courts push hard for parties to mediate, technically there is little a Judge can do to a party...

If my wife and i went to mediation for our daughter and resloved all issues but she did not sign can she still back out?

I have mediated in California for 10 years, and litigated here for more than 15 years. The practical answer to your question, unfortunately, is...