I may be a bit biased, but I do want to follow up on what jdonovan said. As Abraham Lincoln said, "A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade." Our time and advice is what we are "selling" so to speak. It's why we went to school and why we are up late studying changes in the law. What to you might be a simple question may be a can of worms for an attorney. There are so many laws on the books, and an attorney will spend time and money keeping up do date on the different twists and turns the law takes. Due to experience and research, an informed attorney will dig a little deeper and will give you an answer that will protect you, your other half, as well as your right to bear arms.
In your particular case, there are laws that will govern what you should do and well as what your significant other should do. Moreover, if your other half is under any continuing legal supervision, the parole or probation documents must be reviewed as well. I can't speak for other attorneys, but for me, a consultation is a two-way conversation. As part of the conversation they attorney is also seeking input and information from the client. By collecting a fee for that, the attorney ensures they have the time to research your specific case and give you the best answer.
Kudos to you for not just going by what your other half said, and choosing to look into it.
I would recommend you take it one step further and actually speak to an attorney so that you know exactly what your parameters are. The alternative is too risky.
