If you file more than 12 cases in a year, subsequent cases will cost $100 to file. •Where do I file? Each county has its own Small Claims Court.

Q: We have a lot of questions because we are filing a small claims court case, and the other party (a contractor) says he is going to counter sue. So, how do we go about filing, serving, dealing ...

Review your case and compare it to the guidelines that your local court offers. If you are unsure as to whether filing a small claims case is a good idea, consult with an attorney.

YouTube has page after page of videos that explain how small claims court works, from filing the initial paperwork to presenting your case.

Also keep in mind, often times the threat of small claims court is enough to get a debtor to settle a case, and so you may end up not having to go to court at all.