How do felony charges work and what will happen with the father of my childs rights

Do not be afraid to get the restraining order. Either on your own or with a lawyer, stand up to the abusive behavior and put a stop to it. Most...

Can i get custody of my siblings? I will be 17 next month

No you cannot get custody of your siblings but should protect yourself and them if there is violence in the home. You can reach out to someone at...

How do I plead to a first time charge of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia? What do you think the outcome will be?

I'd get an attorney but would plead not guilty and speak with the prosecutor about a diversion program which many jurisdictions have. Completion...

How can I ask for compensation for injury I from domestic violence

You can ask for spousal support but not for the reason stated. Consider speaking with a local injury attorney. Interspousal tort immunity is no...

Looking for Pro Bono lawyer for representation on a case making national news.

Appreciate the post but those of us on the Avvo forum cannot solicit interest in your case or recommend others. Sounds like you are already...

Can an absent father, for 17 years of a child's life, force visitation and change the child's name if child support is ordered?

First, the father cannot force visitation or change the child's name after a 17 year absence. Second, you should not have looked up the father...

In Michigan, consent is required by all involved. A sign doesn't necessarily need to be posted.

Can my soon to be exwife sell my belongings if I am not permitted to return to the home and it's been sold in a foreclosure

Speak with a local lawyer. Most stay away orders mean staying away from the other person. You need an Order allowing you to go to the house while...

Can they get in any legal trouble?

The North Carolina age of consent is 16 years old. Based on the assumption that you are more than 16, then you have the ability to give your...

Since the my case was dismissed would it still be on my record if I wanted to get a job in any criminal justice field?

The arrest would still be on your record. Speak with a local attorney to consider whether something can be done to remove expunged seal the record.