How to get my discovery on a criminal case

Generally the discovery in a criminal case is the police report. However, the defendant is not normally entitled to get a copy of the report, or an...

Do I need to get my draft prenup agreement signed/certified by a lawyer, notary, independent legal advice, etc?

Attorneys are not permitted to directly contact potential clients on Avvo. You should use the Find a Lawyer button to search for a local family law...

It is now 2016. Can I press domestic violence charges from an incident in 2012, specifically about yelling and sexual advances?

It is good that you have removed yourself from your bad family situation. Unfortunately, you may have waited too long to press charges or get a...

Do I need to re-write my will?

You should rewrite the will. The cost and effort to adjust how you intend your estate is to be divided is far less now than it will be to force...

I want to terminate parental rights of my abusive ex

Because your girls have the right to receive support from your ex, the court will not allow his parental duties to be terminated unless a step...

Can I take in a child that a parent no longer wants by simply having her sign her rights over and getting it notarized?

This is not as simple as signing a contract or waiver. In order for your friend to have her rights terminated is for you or someone else to adopt...

It is a crime to exchange sexually explicit messages with a minor no matter what the age of consent happens to be. I strongly advise you to have no...

Hi there, i had a nervous breakdown back in 2010. since that time i have noticed my husband to be mentally abusing me. help?

You should speak to a local family law attorney. Use Avvo's Find a Lawyer button above. Good luck!

Can i have his rights taken away? if so how?

No, you can't have his rights taken away. Your daughter has the right to be supported by both parents, and neither parent has the option to sign...

I would caution you against entering into a romantic relationship with a minor. While the less than 4 years age difference may shield you from a...