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Appealing a Small Claims Court Case

The legal skinny on whether and when you can appeal your small claims case.

Arbitration Basics

Learn the basics about arbitration: what it is, when it arises, andhow the process works.

Arbitration Clauses in Contracts

Should you include an arbitration clause in your contract?

Arbitration Pros and Cons

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration.

Attorney Fees: Does the Losing Side Have to Pay?

The winning side usually has to pay its own attorney's fees.

Can our employer require us to meditate?

your employer may not require employees to practice his religion or adopt his spiritual beliefs.

Can You Collect Your Judgment?

Before you sue, make sure your opponent is solvent and has assets you can grab.

Choosing Divorce Court Over Mediation or Collaborative Divorce

When traditional divorce court may be a better route than divorce mediation or collaborative law.

Collect Your Court Judgment With a Real Estate Lien

Learn what a real estate lien is, and how it might help you get your money.

Collect Your Court Judgment With a Wage Garnishment

If the debtor has a job, you may be able to grab up to 25% of his or her wages.

Defamation Law Made Simple

Learn the basic law of slander and libel the rules about who cansay what, about whom.

Demand Letters: The Basics

Settling your dispute may be as easy as writing a payment demandletter.

Divorce Mediation FAQ

How to create a divorce agreement with the help of a mediator without going to court.

Do courts provide interpreters for non-English speakers?

At all critical stages of a case, a judge will appoint aninterpreter to translate for defendants (and often victims as well) who havesubstantial difficulty speaking and understanding English.

Dont Sue Unless You Can Collect the Judgment

Before you sue, make sure your opponent is solvent so you can collect what you're owed.

Formal Discovery: Gathering Evidence for Your Lawsuit

Learn about discovery the legal procedures used to gather evidence for a lawsuit.

Getting the Other Side to the Mediation Table

Tips on getting a quarrelsome or unresponsive opponent to sit down and be reasonable during conflict resolution.

Grandparent and Caretaker Visitation Rights

Learn how child visitation laws affect grandparents', stepparents',and caretakers' visitation rights.

How Your Lawyer Can Help With Mediation

Even if you're represented by a lawyer, you can still mediate your dispute. Here are some ways your lawyer can help out.

Judge or Jury Trial: Which is Better?

Even if your case is eligible for a jury trial, it's often better to tell it to the judge.

Lawyers and Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation can go more smoothly when you have a legal adviser.

Mediation FAQ

Find out what mediation is, how the process works, and how to find a good mediator.

Mediation: Do You Still Need a Lawyer?

Most mediations don't require an attorney, but there are some situations in which you may want to consult a lawyer.

Mediation: Ten Rules for Success

Get good results at your mediation by keeping these basic tenets in mind.

Mediation: The Six Stages

Mediation is much less formal than going to court, but the conflict resolution process does involve distinct stages designed to lead to a mutually beneficial compromise. Here's what to expect.