Phases of a custody trial?

You have the general gist of it. Giving all the intricacies of what can/should happen versus what might happen is more than any attorney can go...

Is This an Illegal Search?

I had many similar experiences when I was in public high school--though I'd be cautious with stating that the school decided to plan a fire drill...

I'm about to be 18 in less then 3 weeks is it really necessary for me to put up with my dad

You won't get in trouble, but your mom could. If you feel unsafe in your current situation, you should speak to a trusted adult (like a teacher or...

I need to pay a lump sum for divorce. I borrowed the money & need to know if there's a certain way I should hand it over?

The payment should be traceable, so make sure you are using a check to pay. I would also take advantage of the memo line and write something along...

Non contested divorce. Wife hired lawyer to prepare the decree. Once prepared can it be reviewed by a law office of my choice

Even if a lawyer cannot offer you a flat rate, a fairly simple agreement shouldn't take particularly long to review and can likely be done fairly...

Can I quash a subpoena for a person who purchased my business in 2011 for an upcoming child support modification trial

You must receive notice of the subpoena, but that assumes that the person to whom you sold your business wasn't willing to show up voluntarily to...

What is the actual crime to sell a baby ("on the black market")

You're not allowed to sell a human being, but many states allow for private adoptions and surrogacy arrangements. If you are a party to a private...

People on the cusp of adulthood are complicated. There's the law as written, and then reality. Reality dictates that if a 17 year old doesn't...

Child is a victim of sex abuse by a great uncle last August. Prosecution is taking too long, I want a lawyer to prosecute.

You may want to contact RAINN. RAINN is a national non-profit group that offers support and assistance to survivors of sexual assault and incest. ...

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I am a formerly battered Woman married in 2007 in FL. I have a lifetime injunction on him and I want a divorce . No $ Help

I'm sorry to hear you went through this and glad to hear that you are now in a better and safer place. Lawyers on Avvo (and in general) are not...