A HOA is usually a corporation, which is a legal "person". So the "people involved" is not the same as the individuals who may be directors or individual owners.

If you want to know more, you should tell us more about the issues involved in whatever dispute you have with the HOA.

Is there a question in here somewhere?

If you have lived in Florida for more than six months then you can file for divorce in Florida, even if he lives in Texas. An issue that could arise is did he file for divorce in Texas before you filed in Florida. Regardless, the children's issues will be resolved in Florida if that is where... View More

This question cannot be answered without first reviewing the ENTIRE mediated agreement, not just one (very unclear) sentence. Nor is it clear how "the wife in the last 3 weeks caused a lien to be placed on property for child support" unless the husband is in arrears on child support.

It appears you have asked this same question before, with some added facts. Therefore I will refer you to my previous response I just posted.

Wow. Your situation is very unusual. Based on my personal experience, there must have been some very compelling reason why your sole custody was revoked and the child given over to their father--by an ex parte proceeding. Do not try to call the magistrate or the judge. If you think the magistrate... View More

If the parties don't like the outcome of the mediation, the next step is to go to binding Arbitration. I assume that the escrow papers have a mediation and an arbitration provision in then, and that both parties of signed both provisions. If one party has not signed the agreements, the there... View More

I do not practice in Florida, but in general, settling a lawsuit essentially means reaching an agreement with the other party or their insurance carrier. Mediating the lawsuit means going before a mediator who works toward trying to help the parties reach an agreement. This is general information.... View More

I do not practice in Florida but your question has not been picked up in four weeks. Arbitration is an accepted forum for medical malpractice cases and is used in Florida. A Florida medical malpractice attorney could give you more meaningful guidance on this subject specific to your state, but as a... View More

I am not familiar with Florida law, but in most states you can have a lawyer with you. Of course, you will probably have to pay his or her attorney fees, and also share the fees of he Arbitrator for the hearing, but you will likely fare better with an attorney. Try to find an attorney who is... View More

Most consumer contracts these days contain an arbitration clause. Usually it is hidden in the fine print. You could try filing a . expensive and faster to get a hearing. The bad news is that if you sue in SC Court and lose, your case is done. Whereas, if you win, the defendant has a right to... View More

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answered on Aug 23, 2018

If it is mediation, you may be able to still introduce additional evidence, since mediation is confidential and for purposes of settlement typically. As to whether you can actually use the evidence if the case proceeded to trial, it depends on the case, and the status of it. If you want the other... View More

If there is an option rather than some mandatory requirement of a contract to arbitrate, filing a lawsuit has advantages in that the process would be before a court and/or a jury. On the other hand, arbitration may be more expedient and less expensive except that it may or may not be binding and... View More

I am not sure of some things. What kind of Arbitration are we talking about? Is their a lawsuit filed? In California, where I practice, the Court will often send a case to Arbitration, but the agreement may be that the Arbitration is not binding. However, most Arbitrations are binding, as that... View More

Nearly all HOAs have a set of CCRs that require disputes with the HOA to be submitted to some form of ADR (alternative dispute resolution) before the matter can go to Court. The letter from the law firm was advising you that you must submit your dispute to Arbitration. If it is not resolved at... View More

This may be both a criminal and civil matter. In Florida, there are generally no "self-help" evictions. If your pet or belongings are also being held without your permission, a crime may have been committed. It is wise to report this to a local law enforcement agency and contact a... View More

It would depend, in all likelihood, upon the nature of the case to be arbitrated. If it is a state court case, or a controversy which has not yet gone to court, it would probably be controlled by state laws. Only if it's a federal case would it probably be governed by federal rules.

It would depend on the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. And you should know that arbitration and mediation are two different things. Your union's attorney should be in a better position to answer these questions.

Totally up to you to decide if it is worth hiring an attorney. I would say yes, as now you are going to have to argue your case (or at least the motion to set aside default) against an experienced attorney.

Good luck,

Your first step needs to be hiring a lawyer to review the probate and or trust documents and relevant property records ect. I suggest that a lawyer located in the location where you Mom lived at the time these events took place is the first best start.

Good luck, and hope this helps.