When is compromise appropriate?
First of all, we have a problem giving advice that could afford you a monetary advantage at someone...
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A matchmaker’s demand for a non-standard fee
The rules of a shadchan’s pay depend on the local custom. (In many communities, no formal payment is...
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If and how to make children pay for household damages
There are three possible approaches to take to solve your dilemma. One approach is to figure out how...
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Non-refundable enrollment fee
We wish you in advance nachas from your daughter’s spiritual gains during her studies in whatever fine institution...
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Charging a fixed rate which may prove inaccurate
Our favorite questions are monetary ones that are asked not to try to gain money but to make...
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Damage payment on an already damaged object
We want to commend you and the person who caused the accident for wanting to do the right...
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Receiving full pay for reduced work
It is challenging to answer questions of what is best to do, as most of Choshen Mishpat (monetary...
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