Childcare Payment Dispute Resolution

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Verbal agreements in California can be binding but are difficult to prove. Document evidence, gather witnesses, and consider mediation or small claims court for resolution.

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I need to know what my legal options are, i have a childcare provider demanding payment.
Hi ****! Could you let me know if you have a written contract with the childcare provider? This will help me understand your situation better.
There is one, we were using the Military tuition assistance program and had an understanding with the daycare director that the paperwork would be filed by the provider
Got it, ****. To assist you better, could you please clarify if the understanding with the daycare director was in writing or verbal? This will help determine your options.
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In California, verbal agreements can be legally binding, but they are harder to prove compared to written contracts. Here are some key points to consider:
- Document any evidence of the agreement (emails, messages).
- Gather any witnesses to the verbal agreement.
- Consider mediation or small claims court for resolution.
Would you like more detailed information on any specific aspect of your issue?
There are 2 years worth of payments in the amount of our share of the payment.
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Given that verbal agreements can be tricky, documenting any evidence you have is essential. Since the payments span two years, you might consider the following:
- Document all communications and agreements.
- Gather witnesses who can confirm the verbal agreement.
- Consider mediation or small claims court for resolution.
Do you have any specific concerns or need more detailed information on any of the steps?