Maureen Hurley Law Offices

Civil litigation is a lawsuit where one party sues another party, unlike Criminal litigation which involves the State suing an individual. Civil Litigation can be advanced by anyone who has been wronged in some way by another. Among the many types of civil litigation are contract litigation, personal injury/tort litigation, land use litigation, and probate litigation.

Getting a divorce is a very personal process. If you have made the decision to divorce your spouse, or your spouse has made the decision to divorce you, the legal process looms before you much like a painful obstacle course. Even if both you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you still need the guidance of a trained professional to assist you with addressing all of the issues involved in ending your marriage.

Children with special needs require a zealous advocate to make sure that they get the best services to address their special needs. Unfortunately in this economy, cities and towns are trying to cut costs wherever they can and often the most vulnerable of our children are left without the educational plan or living situation that they require in order to thrive.

Planning for your death or incapacity is something that your lawyer can help you with whenever you are ready. It is wise to do this planning well before you will need it.

Knowing that your property will pass to whom you wish will require some specialized planning depending on your age, estate, income, health, martial state, etc. Naming a Guardian for your young children is most important and will assure you that your children will be cared for properly and in accordance with your wishes, should you become unable to care for them.

Buying or Selling your home should not be a difficult process but in today's real estate market it can be. You need a lawyer who will listen to and address your concerns. In addition, your lawyer should inform you of the basic process before you start, from listing your home, thru signing an Offer, thru signing the Purchase and Sale Agreement, obtaining financing, drafting the deed, and reviewing the closing documents.