I just got arrested and charge with a first disameanor shoplifting. I have a clean record. Is there any way to avoid jail time?

You need an attorney. Some courts are imposing jail time even for first offense shoplifting, and a conviction could have serious consequences long...

How do i go about letting my husband adopt my kids?

You'll need to hire an attorney to file an adoption/termination of parental rights action in the Chancery Court of the county where you live. The...

What should I expect as punishment?

Also be aware that shoplifting is an enhanced penalty offense, meaning that a second conviction carries more punishment than a first offense, and...

Attorney fees are set by the individual attorneys involved, there is no "standard" fee for particular types of cases. Fees are based on a number...

Obtaining power of attorney for my mother

The key to POA and similar documents is that the person giving the power--in this instance, your mother--has to be the one to hire the attorney and...

?Understand that the standard you must meet to modify custody against the wishes of the current custodial parents is very high. It really doesn't...

Understand that child support and visitation are entirely separate issues. You can be held in contempt for failure to pay child support regardless...

Sole custody?

You have heard incorrectly. True "joint custody" is not very common in my experience. In a pure joint custody situation, the child would spend...

My son is charged with 5 counts of cyber stalking. The prosecutor is offering him a plead on two counts of cyber stalking.

Your son needs an attorney. We have no way of knowing if the plea offer is appropriate under the circumstances or not. We have no way to evaluate...

First Degree Misdemeanor in Ohio Dismissed, But...

You'll need to consult an attorney licensed in Ohio. Any expungement of your record would have to be done there, according to Ohio law. ...