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At the Law Office of Catherine Faughnan, we are committed to providing our clients with excellent legal advice in the following legal practice areas:  

Family Law

We know this is an emotionally charged area of law and one that can be very stressful to all involved. Therefore, our staff is committed to helping clients understand their rights in family law matters, including:

  • Divorces
  • Child Custody and Visitation
  • Child Support and Alimony
  • Modification of Prior Judgments
  • Domestic Violence and Injunction Defense
Wills, Trust and Estate Planning

 It is important to protect your assets and your family’s future. Let us give you the peace of mind that comes with establishing protective and directive control of your assets. Our law firm offers caring, compassionate legal assistance in making your final wishes heard. Some of the services offered includes:

  • Simple Wills
  • Living Wills 
  • Probate
  • Guardianships
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Designation of Healthcare Surrogate
  • Trusts 

Contracts

Our firm handles all types of contract review, drafting, modifications and disputes, including:

  •  Contract for Sale and Purchase
  • "As Is" Contracts
  • Partial Release of Mortgage & Assignments
  • Easements
  • UCC-1 Financing Statements
  • Conveyances
  • Land Trusts

Landlord/Tenant Issues

Our firm provides legal advise to landlords and tenants, where in commercial or residential settings.  We can give you the representation you need and deserve. 

  • Lease Agreements
  • Evictions
  • Notices
  • Property Disputes
  • Tenant Rights
  • Titles
  • Closings
  • Real Estate Contracts

 

Immigration and Naturalization

  • I-9 Employment Compliance
  • Family-based green card petitions
  • Employment-based permanent residence
  • Asylum
  • Refugee
  • Fiance Visas
  • Citizenship and Naturalization Process
  • Business and Pleasure Visas
  • Deportation Defense
  • All Visas