I may need to go to arbitration against both of my attorneys (switched early on). Will this be perceived negatively?

Your fear is an accurate prediction of what will occur. Each attorney will try to point to the other claim as evidence that you don't want to pay...

My ex-husband's fiance is usually hostile and too invloved when we exchange out daughter. We have already been to mediation.

When I was on the bench, I made certain that the exchange place was safe and tension-free. My favorite was the food court of a large shopping...

Child Custody mediations are usually either set several weeks in advance or are done on an emergency basis (sometimes called a screening). You may...

My husband had another woman before he took me through mediation.

You should visit with the Self-Help Center in your County Courthouse and speak to a Family Law Facilitator. Every county has a facilitator. If...

There is an arbitration clause in the "Terms of Service" I signed with my dentist. Who is responsible for paying the arbitrator?

Almost everything depends on the contract. The contract should contain all of the essential terms of the agreement, including responsibility for...

How difficult is it to find an attorney to arbitrate a fee dispute with another attorney? CA BAR no help

This should not be difficult. First, obtain a copy of the agreement bearing your signature. It may include an attorney fee clause, which might...

How can I set up a custody agreement through what is called mediation?

Others have answered the custody/parenting plan question. Support is calculated on a computer program. You can use the California Child Support...

Why do I need a mediation notice for termination of child support when my child has turned 18 and graduated from high school?

Don't spend the money on an attorney; go straight to the facilitator's office and ask that an OSC (or Order on Stipulation) be prepared. The...