Mediation is a less adversarial alternative to litigation for individuals who are involved in a contested case. In mediation, a specially trained neutral third party, known as a mediator, facilitates discussion among the parties and seeks creative ways to resolve their dispute. The goal of mediation is to help the parties achieve their own voluntary...Read More

Bankruptcy is public record. Fortunately, it is not easily accessible to the general public as someone looking would have to go to the Clerk’s Office or register on the PACER online system to look up the information. It does report on your credit report for 7 to 10 years (depending on the credit reporting bureau)...Read More

Notice to Guardians Kinship & Family Respite Grants As a court-appointed guardian, you may be eligible to receive money from the Kinship Fund and Family Respite Fund Programs. Please see the guidelines for each fund listed below The Kinship Fund makes grants to guardians in the amount of $500 per child per year, up to...Read More