The agreement states "the parties agree to reserve on child support". The wife has in the last 3 weeks caused a lien to be placed on property for child support. A real estate deal to sell the property is now jeopardized.
answered on Jul 2, 2019
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.
answered on Jun 21, 2019
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.
Magistrate and judge gave sole custody to mother with no visits to occur in fathers home, yet because the family judge didn’t know about prior case he turned the child over to fathers custody in an ex parte order and it’s just skyrocketed and flipped young child’s life upside down. What can... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2019
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 Based on my personal experience, there must have been some very compelling reason why your sole custody was revoked and the child given over to their father--by an ex parte proceeding.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
- what would be the next step if I didn't like the outcome?
answered on Dec 7, 2018
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
answered on Dec 2, 2018
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
answered on Oct 30, 2018
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
answered on Oct 26, 2018
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
I am fairly certain I am a vicctim of auto sales fraud, there's plenty of details but basically the odometer number was changed from my purchase agreement (133k) to 113k on my buyer's order. The VIN also does not match the class car I thought I bought (was supposed to be sports edition,... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2018
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
I have mediation soon and want to know if it's possible to introduce new evidence in the form of a video recording at mediation in an effort to help improve my case or does all evidence have to be entered into evidence before mediation so that the opposition can have time view it?
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
answered on Aug 8, 2018
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
answered on Jul 9, 2018
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
Received a letter from a law firm representing my HOA telling me this is what will happen if I don't remove a storm shutter from my screened porch (which has been there 4 years)
answered on Jun 24, 2018
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
Basically the situation is I'm staying with a friend that I've known for a very long time because me and my boyfriend had a disagreement. The friend that I'm staying with changed the locks as well as kept all of my belongings and my cat that isn't even a year old. What can I do in this situation
answered on May 31, 2018
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
agreement to arbitrate?
answered on May 30, 2018
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.
labor dispute?
answered on Apr 15, 2018
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.
I sued in small claims for breach of contract and we went to court ordered mediation. We reached a stipulation agreement in which the defendant would pay me money as well as meet at a certain time and place to talk and apologize. The defendant paid but forgot to show up to the meeting and texted me... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2018
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,
My Dad passed in Oct of 2011 and my Mom Aug of 2017. I was my Mom's 24/7 100% caregiver for 18 months ending in Oct of 2015. At that time my brother (the only other beneficiary) took our Mom to FL and placed her in a care facility. He then 'somehow' got the condo sold (for $74,000),... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2018
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.
answered on Mar 3, 2018
It depends on what kind of case it is and how it was referred to arbitration. You should get instructions for the arbitration from the referring court or from the arbitrator. Such instructions should provided for briefing, among other things.
answered on Feb 16, 2018
No, they're not judges.
A mediation is a process by which resolution of a lawsuit is attempted to be resolved without the court (judge) making the decision. The parties (plaintiff and defendant) meet with the mediator who attempts to get the parties to agree. If the mediation fails,... View More
Attorneys are trying to get me to sign a cancellation where sellers (who are holding the escrow and not attorneys) will keep my emd. Sellers never disclosed septic, electrical and structural damage and I found out from code enforcement that they were cited in 2011. Sellers also made false claim to... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
A lawyer is involved on the other side. You need to hire your own lawyer to deal with this situation.
This is way more complicated than this site is designed for.
Good luck,
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