Legal Process Types

Legal action between private parties seeking monetary damages or specific performance.

Facilitated negotiation process to resolve disputes outside of trial with a neutral mediator.

Legal dissolution of a marriage, including division of assets, child custody, and spousal support.

Emergency and long-term protective orders for victims of domestic violence, abuse, or stalking. Filing is typically free.

Legal process for a landlord to remove a tenant from a rental property.

Legal process to establish court-supervised care for a minor or incapacitated adult.

Legal process to officially change your name through the court system.

Court-supervised process to administer a deceased person's estate and distribute assets.

Civil litigation involving ownership, boundary, or rights related to real or personal property.

Court order restricting contact or proximity between individuals, typically for safety reasons.

Simplified court process for resolving disputes involving smaller dollar amounts without an attorney.

Legal actions available to tenants including habitability complaints, security deposit recovery, and anti-retaliation claims.