The first step in the small claims process is to evaluate your potential case. The question to ask here is whether someone owes you money and is refusing to pay.  Generally, you can bring civil cases for disputes that don’t involve a large amount of money. If you do end up suing someone, you become the plaintiff and the person you are suing is the defendant. Many types of cases can be heard in small claims court. For example, the return of security deposit or a payment dispute over broken or damaged property. Other cases involve breach of a written or verbal contract. In your case, figure out how much money you are owed and by whom. Also consider why they owe you that money.  In some counties, small claims courts review evictions and other landlord-tenant matters. If you're dealing with such issues, you'll have to find out what the laws in your area are if you are trying to evict a tenant. Depending on the complexity of your case, you may want to consider contacting an attorney.   In some states, you can't have a lawyer in small claims court. You may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to small claims court, though. If you need more guidance, you may contact a lawyer through your state bar association. State and county bar associations often offer free referral services to qualified local attorneys, and may also offer free consultations with attorneys that specialize in the legal issues relevant to your case. A “demand letter” is a  formal letter demanding monetary payment or some other action from another party. Send a demand letter to the person who owes you money. This will cost a little more, but will create a legal record of the fact that your letter was delivered.  A demand letter should explain what payment or action you are seeking. It should make it clear why you are seeking the payment or particular action. It should also specify a time limit for payment or performing the particular action.  Although not required, a demand letter is an attempt to settle that matter without taking formal legal action. In some cases, just the threat of a lawsuit can cause the person you are considering suing to pay you.  Because of the financial and emotional costs of filing a lawsuit, try to use small claims court as a last resort, not as your first option. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR is a tool you can consider to get the money the other party owes you without a lawsuit. You can suggest to the other party that a third party mediate your conflict. You can do so in the demand letter or at any point during the process:  Mediation is a process of negotiation where all sides state their case to an impartial third party. This mediator then issues a judgment about who owes what to whom.  In some states, courts offer mediation as a free or low-cost service. Mediation is also quicker than bringing a suit in court. Parties often share the cost of hiring a neutral mediator, which will vary based on the mediator and complexity of the case. This person will assist them in working out a mutually agreeable outcome. The process includes an evaluation by a neutral third-party, negotiation, and mediation.  ADR is often less adversarial, more efficient and less expensive than formal legal processes. Arbitration is another form of ADR. Arbitration allows parties to litigate the dispute without going to court.  Arbitration may be binding or non-binding. If the parties agree to binding arbitration, they waive their right to a trial. In doing so, they agree to accept the arbitrator’s decision as final. Non-binding arbitration means the parties may request a trial if they do not accept the arbitrator’s decision.  Your local county court may have more information about both mediation and arbitration. If you decide to take your claim to court, you should spend some time studying several important topics.  Learn how much money you can ask for in small claims court. State law determines the amount. The rule of thumb is that you should be asking for less than $10,000 in small claims court. Some states, such as Alabama, offer you a maximum of $3,000 in small claims. Other states, such as Tennessee, offer up to $25,000.  If you believe you are owed more than your state’s laws permit, you can't file your case in small claims court. In that case, you have two options. You could lower the amount of money you're asking for to have your case fit into small claims guidelines. Or you could pursue the case in a higher court. Pursuing the case in a higher court requires legal advice. It will also result in more fees and could take up to several years for a hearing.
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One-sentence summary -- Review the facts of your case to be certain you have grounds for a lawsuit. Consider consulting a lawyer. Mail a letter via certified mail demanding payment. Consider mediation. Consider arbitration. Familiarize yourself with your state’s laws governing small claims cases.

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Article: Do a sweep of outside areas to locate and remove any unsafe items that might be dangerous for a mobile baby. Items like lawn equipment, toys for older children, and gardening tools should be kept in a locked shed out of the reach of your baby. Call your garage door manufacturer to install a motion detector on the garage door to ensure that it will stop closing if it detects the motion of your child nearby. If you have a pool, install special exterior baby gates around it and make sure to always monitor your baby when he or she is outside. A fence that is at least four feet tall with gaps no wider than three inches should be installed around the perimeter of the pool. For extra protection, cover the pool with a rigid, motorized cover, as flimsy plastic covers can cave in if a child walks on top. Pool professionals in your area can recommend specific products and install all of your pool safety needs. If your home has an alarm system, set it to chime or beep whenever a door or window is opened. This will help you to intercept an escaping child and prevent disaster before it occurs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Remove any unsafe items from your yard. Install a motion detector in your garage. Take precautions if you have a pool. Set up an alarm system.