I'm charged with trafficking in illegal paraphernalia how's it trafficking when I was caught with 1 glass pipe
answered on Aug 23, 2023
You will need to consult with your defense attorney. They will be able the facts of the case that would not be prudent in a forum such as this.
My husband was arrested and was having a medical evaluation at the county jail here in Oklahoma and while the doctor was screening him,an officer at the jail was present in the room without my husbands consent.
answered on Jun 15, 2023
No this is not a HIPPA violation. When a person is in custody, medical staff have a right to be secure in their safety, if an officer is present then that is allowed.
In this instance it was for running a stop sign. There is no amount on the ticket and I was not told how much I have to pay
answered on Jun 13, 2023
No they are not required to tell you how much. The court clerk will be able to tell you the exact cost. You can just call them and ask, alternatively most have online payments and will have the amount when you put in the ticket number.
Originally it was supposed to be a month. Mother is supposed to go to rehab. Left after detox.
answered on Jun 13, 2023
DHS decision will prevail in reunification with the parent(s) - if you do not want any longer then contact DHS and they will place in another home until the parent(s) either complete their tasks and are reunified or they terminate parental rights.
The father is married. The mother is not.
answered on May 5, 2023
If the parties cannot agree then a paternity suit establishing custody would be the course of action to take.
Keeping her alive is the IV nutrition. We would like to look at palliative or hospice care closer to home as she is 45 minutes from home now. Our stepdad thinks she is going to get better and live for years. We understand his hopefulness but disagree with the current plan of care at the specialty... View More 
answered on May 5, 2023
Sorry you are having g to go through this tough time in your family. If your mother has an advance directive then that is to be followed, including having a medical proxy for making decisions. If she does not then they will turn to next of kin, which starts with spouse.
I haven't been serve yet,however I have called spoke w/the sheriff office asking what was this matter of the deputy told me i had until Friday to pick up the paperwork......what should i do?
answered on May 5, 2023
Get the paperwork. You simply refusing it will only make things more complicated in the long run.
I negotiated a 10% bonus in my offer letter. A lot of my peers did not. Company decided to roll out a new company wide plan where people at my same “grade” and title get a 20% bonus. They will not consider changing my rate because it is in my offer letter. Just because I negotiated a bonus when... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2023
You could have waited and not negotiated and you would probably have received the 20%. There isn’t much you can do since you accepted the 10%. You can always ask your superiors for the additional 10% since you signed in good faith.
answered on Apr 22, 2023
CPS decision to pursue things is solely independent of any other actions. Regardless of whether you pursue the issue or not, once CPS determines a need for action then your action no longer has any bearing on what CPS does.
answered on Apr 13, 2023
Jury trials are a constitutional right in criminal hearings, not civil such as divorce. You can demand for one (can demand anything), but the short answer is you will not get one for a divorce.
I've searched public records to see if there is any kind of divorce decree or even a filing of a petition for either marriage licenses, and i am not seeing anything of the sort. This individual was never Common Law married. I read the public filing of both marriage licensing that was filed,... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2023
It sounds like your case has some very unique set of circumstances. Therefore, you need to contact a family law attorney for your best course of action. Most will give a free phone consultation.
My grandmother has lived in her home since 2005-2006. There was never any written agreements for tenancy nor was the house sold to her. It was a verbal agreement between her and a friend that she was allowed to live there. Since, the owners have passed away and their daughter now owns the home.... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
Potentially has adverse possession claim, however if she was there with permission then that removes the adverse aspect. Contact a real estate attorney for your best advice.
Ketchup reason as why I was left off birth certificate. Mother could be a tribal citizen if she is also deceptive how can I go about being legally recognized as the father put on birth certificate whatever gets me recognized the best because decision about my child are being made without my... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2023
There are limitations to the time for these situations. You need to contact a family law attorney with your specific details in order to get the most accurate steps to be taken. Additionally these are often fact intensive and should not be done without the assistance of counsel.
answered on Mar 27, 2023
He has to follow the order of the court for visitation/custody. If there is not an order in place then a custody action would need to be put in place to enforce visitation. Contact a family law attorney in order to discuss your specifics to get a more definitive answer to your unique situation.... View More
He has not taken care of him or seen him in about a year and a half, my son is 2.
answered on Mar 23, 2023
Not while he is your fiancé / after you get married then you can do a step-parent adoption. But the biological father will still have to give consent or you will have to prove in court why his consent is not necessary. Contact a family lawyer/adoption attorney for your best course of action.
I have been dating someone for over 2 years and he has never met my daughter but he is aware of her. My current boyfriend recently expressed that he’d like to meet my child. My daughter told her dad that she will be meeting mom’s boyfriend, now her dad is threatening me saying he wants to take... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2023
This should be in your divorce decree and/or parenting plan. The most common verbiage is that no one of the opposite sex can stay overnight - usually not just meeting. But you should contact a family law attorney to go over the specifics of your case.
answered on Mar 19, 2023
This is a fact intensive question beyond a general forum question as parental rights are constitutional rights and you have to be careful. Your daughter, assuming is of legal age needs to contact a family law attorney to assist with her
I received a lump sum of Oklahoma pandemic unemployment insurance money a month after my husband filed divorce. It’s in an unknown account & he does not know about it. It was from 2020 and they just now paid it out 3 years later. We decided it was more beneficial I stay home with our baby... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2023
Your question is a technical one. If you divorce has not been finalized then more often than not this will be viewed as marital income and would be subject to splitting. Intentional hiding of money is a major issue that should be avoided. Based on your other facts there may be a way around this... View More
Of paternity
answered on Mar 17, 2023
If you know who the father is then you need to get the dna completed and then have him sign a consent to the adoption. This is much faster and easier than having to do other things when the father is unknown. Contact an adoption attorney for your best course of action.
Had no children and father is dead
answered on Mar 10, 2023
Contact a probate lawyer to assist with this because you can file a waiver/disclaimer but most people want assistance with this.
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