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Oct. 31, 2023

Mediation offers people an alternative option for dispute resolution and helps them avoid the sometimes lengthy—and always costly—process of litigation in court. But what if a resolution cannot be reached through mediation?

Oct. 4, 2023

When we think of any legal process, we also usually think of that process happening in a courtroom. While it is true that many civil and criminal issues are often litigated in court, going to court is not the only solution when you have a legal problem.

July 20, 2023

When faced with a legal dispute regarding family law, mediation is often the best approach for resolution. However, although working with a trained mediator can lead to faster and less expensive legal agreements, it’s not a blanket solution. If you’re considering mediation you’ll still need to educate yourself on what to expect and how to properly prepare for it to get the most benefit.

July 7, 2023

Mediation is among the effective methods through which disputes between two or more parties or entities can be resolved amicably. Essentially, mediation requires the disputing parties to work together with a neutral third party who will help them negotiate workable settlement terms and eventually reach a feasible resolution. However, all terms agreed-upon during mediation must be accurately documented, properly signed, and presented to the court for official approval.

July 7, 2023

Divorce mediation provides an avenue for couples involved in a marital dissolution or disagreement to discuss the issues and reach a feasible resolution. Over the years, many estranged couples have been able to achieve a quick, cost-efficient, and fair divorce process through mediation. However, notwithstanding the record of success, there are several false assumptions and collective popular opinions that cause divorce mediation to be seriously underused.

Jan. 9, 2020

A parenting plan, parenting arrangement, parenting agreement or access schedule is a voluntary agreement created by a child's parents that lays out specific terms of child-rearing that the parents will abide by.

Jan. 9, 2020

Premises liability law involves the legal responsibilities of property owners and occupiers to prevent injuries to persons on their property. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris, or spilled liquid on the floor.

Jan. 9, 2020

Motor vehicle accidents cause the loss of property, health, time, and even life. Such accidents have a variety of possible causes, including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle.

Jan. 9, 2020

Although animal-attack claims most commonly involve dog bites, many other types of domesticated animals, such as cats, ferrets, rats, snakes and even birds, can also bite humans. Non-domesticated animals, such as large cats or monkeys and apes ordinarily found in the wild (owned by some people as pets or held in private animal refuges) have been known to attack children and adults as well. An animal owner's liability for injuries caused by his or her pet, if any, will vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Jan. 9, 2020

Personal injury lawsuits are filed by people (or their representatives) injured due to the negligence of someone else. The injury may be either physical or emotional, and it can arise from a variety of sources or types of conduct.