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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I be kicked out of the house where I have lived for two years if that address is on my DL
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 2, 2021

I noticed that this posted from Wichita, KS - however posted in the Oklahoma area. If this is in fact an Oklahoma issue, then yes you can be 'evicted' from your home. However, this is a formal process that has to go through proper channels.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a 13 yr old choose to live with their dad if their mom has left them with their grandma

My daughters 13 years old friend wants to live with her dad, her mom has no home at the moment and left the kids at her moms house. The girl doesn't want to live with her grandma, she wants to live with her dad but her mom n grandma keep telling her no she can't go live with her dad. Her... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 2, 2021

Based on your question there are a lot of moving parts. If there truly is no custody papers, then the father has a legal right to the child. But this is a very touchy subject and would need to be researched fully to make sure there are no legal custody papers. If the maternal grandmother does... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: Is there a time limit once married to change your last name? In Oklahoma

My husband wanted to change his last name to mine once we were married due to a felony conviction on his part. We were together 2.5 years and he never used my name or changed his last name to mine until we filed for divorce, he changed his drivers license to my last name approximately 2-4 days... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 3, 2021

Assuming you have an attorney in your divorce case, then you need to consult with them. If you filed Pro Se (on your own behalf without an attorney) then you need to contact an attorney to review your file and case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: As a fourteen year old girl, am I able to create a case in court?

I live with my mother and her boyfriend. Her boyfriend has been emotional abusing me and my sister for over a year now. He has slapped my sister repeatedly and has verbally abusing us. I’ve had dark thoughts of running away or suicide. What do I do?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 3, 2021

I agree with Pete - Seek that trusted adult, and as a 14 year old, that can be your school counselor, which based on your question, I would highly recommend talking to them about the dark thoughts as well.

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2 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If a parent voluntarily gave up custody of their child to the grandparents, can they get child back

If a parent voluntarily gave up custody of their child and allowed the grandparents to adopt, can the child come live with them if they choose at age 12? Or come live with them again at all?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jan 19, 2021

In a short answer, No and yes. You can no longer get the child back as your children because your rights have been terminated. If the child wants, and if the child's legal parents (your parents it appears) choose to let the child stay with you, that is their right as the parents, however, in... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a paternity suit against an American be filed in a US Court from Italy or does the plaintiff need to be in the US?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Feb 2, 2021

In Oklahoma, only one party has to be in the state for the required amount of time to establish residency for the court to have jurisdiction.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: can a felon living in oklahoma carry i black powder pistol for protection
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 23, 2020

Short answer - NO. A convicted felon (that has not been expunged and stricken) cannot be in possession of a firearm. Black powder pistol is still considered a firearm.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I want to start a small auto repair shop in Arkansas. What tax information do I need and LLC information and cost for

Tax ID number

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 23, 2020

You will need to ask this in the Arkansas forum. Getting an LLC here is not that complicated and I would assume Arkansas isn’t much different however you will need to ask an attorney licensed in Arkansas for the accurate answer.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: If I am served papers, do I need to sign them right away? Or can I take them with me, review them, & sign when ready

My wife filed a petition for divorce. I’m being served papers tomorrow. My spouse’s father is telling me to meet him tomorrow morning with a notary to sign the papers. Do I need to sign them then or can I take them, read over them, and sign and get them notarized when I’m ready?

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Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 23, 2020

A notary is not needed to be served papers. You should NOT sign anything when being served. You should receive a copy of the summons as well as the petition. Then you have a little over two weeks to file your answer/response with the court. If you have any other questions then reach out to a family... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Does a father who has 50/50 custody have to pay for child support in Oklahoma if the mother uses state funded daycare?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 23, 2020

I agree with Pete. One other aspect is that even though it is state funded the state will want to collect some of that back if possible therefore that is calculated into the child support guidelines provided by the OKDHS-CSS.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning, Antitrust and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: Before my father passed he verbally left me an RV but never addressed in the will, now being denied by exec.

Do I have any legitimate claim if it had been the understanding by all parties ? Sister has POA and mother is alive and we’re both aware of his wishes.but denying my receipt of the asset. What recourse do I have .

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 8, 2020

In a very vague answer, anything that is not specified in the will goes to the estate for distribution. If the RV is not listed anywhere, then the RV would pass to your mother as the surviving spouse due to it being marital property. There are always exceptions to the general rules and you should... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Do you know the qualification for the lack of providing child support for the child in terminating the paternal rights?

Is it still not complying with the court ordered payments for 6 of the previous 12 months? Also is paying partial payments considered complying or not since the full amount was not received?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 8, 2020

Both Pete and Brian are steering you correctly. There is no termination of parental rights in regards to child support. Likewise, just because termination of parental rights is done, does not relieve the party of providing support, until another party takes claim to the child (ie. adoption).... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: My ex wife wrote and notorized a letter that if I gave her house,she would never seek child support from me. She claims

She wants child support since my financial situation has changed.claimed paper will not hold up in court

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Dec 8, 2020

Pete is correct. Your decree would be more of an integral piece than the agreement. Your decree will speak directly to this or should, which would in essence make the paper not hold up because it cannot supersede the order of the judge. However, if this was after the fact, or if the decree... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is adopted child responsible for bio parent at death?

My sister and I were contacted by my bio dad's brother stating he died and we are next of kin. We have not seen him since we were 3 & 5yo (40 years ago). We were adopted 27 years ago by a man we have always considered our father. The last 8mo or so my bio dad has tried to make contact with... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Nov 22, 2020

In short, the answer is no. There are always extenuating factors that can be involved, but that would require you sitting down with a family law attorney and working through all the details. An adopted child can receive inheritance from the biological parents as well as the adoptive parents, so... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Oklahoma on
Q: Can my parents win a case against an 18-year-old if I'm 16

I live in Oklahoma and the age of consent is 16 can they really win a case?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Nov 22, 2020

This question requires much more information to be answered with any degree of accuracy. However, while the age of consent is 16 in the state of Oklahoma, the age of majority is 18, therefore a 16 or 17 year old is still considered a minor. Furthermore, if you are basing this question solely on a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Oklahoma on
Q: How old does a child have to be to consent to a step parent adoption

Her mom hasn’t talked to her in 3 years and never paid child support. My step daughter recently told me she is scared her mom will find her because we moved to the town she lives in. And she said she doesn’t want to see her.

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 21, 2020

The child's age is not a controlling factor in the step-parent adoption. The controlling factor is the amount of time you have been married. So long as you have been married for more than 1 year, then you can file for the step-parent adoption. If the mother does not consent, then you would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: Case number # 20 - 54904.. what does this case number pertain to
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 19, 2020

That case number could be a case file number for a particular agency or municipality, however that format does not work with OSCN or any of the county/state courts.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is Adult Baby play illegal in Oklahoma or any state?

I am a Chief of Police in Oklahoma, and I came across a couple that someone wanted to file a complaint on, the husband dresses and acts like a baby, and the wife acts as his mother, at no time was any indecent exposure present, and nothing sexual was present, however they were at a public park and... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 19, 2020

Chief, from a state level, it is my understanding, so long as it doesn't violate the lewd and indecent statute then two consenting adults can dress and play as they see fit - this is no different in the eyes of the law as cross-dressing. Key issue is as you stated NO time indecent exposure or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: When married, if property is purchased by one spouse then sold, is the other spouse entitled to share in profit?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 19, 2020

Assuming that the property is purchased during the marriage then this is marital property and thus any sale of such property would be martial property as well. To be more specific contact a family law attorney as there are more than likely other facts that can sway how this question is actually... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Oklahoma on
Q: speeding ticket and for the most part everything was correct except the model of the truck. I’m in a 350 he put 250

Will this help me or does that matter ?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 19, 2020

That will most likely not help you any. The DPS system cannot have every make/model of car, especially the way auto-makers change models of their cars. A 150/250/350 usually is just getting entered in the computer as P/U anyway.

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