I was a long term caregiver. I have been without electricity for 100 days. City refuses to allow me to reconnect because I live in my deceased mother's home. Have been told an instrument exists that I can file that will give me right to occupy as a caregiver. What Is that and who do I file... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2019
This is a complicated question, and I can;t answer it in the space I've been given for only one post. So, I'm going to give you the full answer, in two separate posts.
Here is part 1:
First, find the original deed (or document) that originally transferred the home to your... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
Even if you are a convicted felon, you still do have many civil rights.
The civil rights you have depend on the terms of your sentence, and also what state law says about your specific rights.
The rights that you keep, and do not keep, after you are convicted, are too long to list here.
The changes were made while the successor was in declining health and could no longer care for herself. The trustee became the trustee after the successor died. The trust lawyer gave the trustee rules to follow and as such, the trustee violated those rules. The trustee is also a beneficiary and... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
File an action in court to remove the trustee.
Look at the wording in the trust. Does it say that the "situs" of the trust is in a certain state? If so, file the action in that state.
The wording of the trust may also specify in which state a trust action must be filed. If... View More
How the baby is doing. Louisiana court gave them joint custody on a monthly rotation basis. He has had the baby for a month and we are unable to get any information. We have no idea where he and the baby are. What should we do.
answered on Apr 4, 2019
Contact law enforcement. Show them a copy of the custody order, tell them father is in violation of it.
You will also need to ask the Court to enforce visitation. You also should probably ask the Court to grant custody to the mother.
You have not given me enough details for me to... View More
I am his mother. He has lived with me his entire life except when I was hospitalized w my heart he stayed w my mom. She does have paoers she gave me some stating all the hoops id need to jump threw in order to get my son back but it doesn't seem like she should be able to legally take him and... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2019
If you are the mother, then, yes, the grandmother was required to give you notice before she can take your son.
Yesterday I cited the U.S. Supreme Court case of Armstrong v. Manzo. There, the Court said:
"In disposing of the first issue, there is no occasion to linger long. It... View More
I owed, he was to get my $15,000 RV. He took the RV and now I can't get a hold of him. I also found he didn't do most of the work he was paid for. Can I get a warrant out for him for theft of my RV?
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Call the police and report the RV stolen.
The police may tell you that this is a civil matter and they will not help you. If the police tell you this is a civil matter, file an action in replevin.
To find out how to file an action in replevin, click here:... View More
can they request this proof or can they legally only request proof from me?
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Oklahoma Statutes, title 38, section 36, says
"A. Persons serving as jurors during a trial shall not be asked or required to give their complete residence address or telephone number in the presence of the defendant.
B. Names and personal information concerning prospective and... View More
I'm being sued for the difference owed in a repossessed car by the bank.
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Look at each of the allegations in the petition.
If an allegation is true, then, in your response, write "Defendant admits that ... [insert allegation here]"
If an allegation is false, then, in your response, write, "Defendant denies that ... [insert allegation... View More
While i made other arrangements and she showed up at my mothers funeral informing me she had gone to court in front of a judge and got custody of my son is this legal? I was bever served or had k owledge of it
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Are you the mother, or are you the father?
If you are the father, were you ever married to the mother? If not, were you ever adjudicated the father? Did the child reside in your home the first two years of his life? Were you named on the birth certificate?
If you were never married... View More
Just to pay child support
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Oklahoma Statutes, title 43, Section 112.2(B)(1) says,
"B. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that it is not in the best interests of the child to have custody or guardianship granted to a person who:
1. Is subject to or has been subject to the registration requirements of... View More
It was windy the other day and shingles from houses around me were blowing everywhere. Neighbor claimed that a shingle from my roof blew off and scratched their car and is threatening to take me to court. Am I reliable?
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Possibly.
In a negligence case, there are three questions that courts ask in deciding whether a defendant is liable:
1. Did the defendant owe a duty of care to the plaintiff?
2. Did the defendant breach that duty?
3. Did the defendant's breach of the duty cause... View More
He has his new girlfriend's parents sell it in a garage sale what can I do ?
answered on Mar 25, 2019
If the buyers were innocent purchasers, and if they did not know that the seller had no right to sell it, then the buyers have legal title to the property. See Okla. Stat. tit. 12A sec. 2-403, here:... View More
for the system to pull up which really means I'd need to get to work early to meet the requirement. Can they do this?
My ex has visitation but has not seen my child in over 3 years even though he only lives a few miles away and even before he has never been consistent. He also move 3 states away himself at one point but then moved back. He never checks on him but the state does take a small amount of child... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2019
If you move a distance of more than 75 miles, you have to notify your ex at least 60 days before you move. If your ex does not file a written objection in court within 30 days of receiving the notice, you can move.
If your ex files a written objection in court, the court will hold a hearing... View More
We moved in Bradford Square Apartments September 14th and still nothing has been fixed I'm pregnant and have been breathing in gas and a rotten egg smell the carpet was not cleaned there's mold behind the toilet we went a whole month without hot water til the hot water tank busted then... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
Realistically, you may not be able to get anything fixed within the time necessary. Your best bet may be to move out of your apartment.
If you can't afford to move out now, here is, I think, your best option: Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, list all the problems with... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
DACA restricts your travel to and from the U.S. Because Hawaii is in the U.S., you should have no problems traveling to and from Hawaii (unless you go through another country on your way.)
They then publicly announced my name as their inspector for the project. This cost me my current job and their position didn't happen. Can I sue?
answered on Mar 21, 2019
It sounds like you relied on the firm's promise, and you relied on the promise to your own detriment. You may be able to sue under a theory of detrimental reliance.
a DA investigator withheld exculpatory evidence and made several false allegations to support probable cause that he knew was untrue to get an arrest warrant signed by judge. To add to that his info came directly from the prosecuting DA in misdemeanor case who victim contacted and made the... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2019
Unfortunately, under Oklahoma State Law, you can't sue a district attorney or his employees for performing prosecutorial functions. See White v. State ex rel Harris, 2005 OK CIV APP 79 (available online at http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/deliverdocument.asp?cite=2005+OK+CIV+APP+79)
A friend of mine reported her car stolen saying I stole it when I did not. she handed me the keys and allowed me to borrow her vehicle . Within several hours of using the car she got mad at me over her personal boyfriend life that has nothing to do with me. So she had text me and asked me to return... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
This question is not really about libel and slander, it's about criminal law.
In order to convict you of a crime, the prosecutor has to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you are guilty.
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