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The non custodial has been absent since 2017 and paid child support only one time in dec 2020 is my wife able to adopt my daughter? The non custodial parent lost her rights in court and has failed to cover her part of support and has had little to no contact over the last 6 years.
answered on Mar 3, 2023
Step parent adoptions are very common and to answer your question, and based on your given facts, probably yes. There are some avenues we often pursue to get that permitted through the courts. This is not something you will want to do on your own if you suspect resistance. Contact an adoption... View More 
We signed a divorce decree >30 days ago , In District Court - Oklahoma City. I was intimidated, my attorney yelled! I would have to pay her $2000 more if she had to take this to trial ! Then she yelled I won't represent u at a trial! ( I've paid her using loans from my adult... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2023
Unfortunately, there are other things at play. Other sides of every story. I am sorry you feel your lawyer did not represent in the manner you felt best. Trials are expensive and there are costs involved in discovery that would have to be paid. In all my atty-client agreements they all have a... View More
I was fired for my boss threatening my father and his company
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Short answer - yes -- but that does not mean you will win.
You will have to prove your case with facts and depositions to prove that in fact it was wrongful. This could be a costly road, but then if you win, you have a good chance of also recovering attorney fees. If you lose then the... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Short answer - yes -- but that does not mean you will win; you will have to prove your case with facts and depositions to prove that in fact it was wrongful. This could be a costly road, but then if you win, you have a good chance of also recovering attorney fees
My parents will not give me mail or will go though it without asking me first, I’m 18 and I’ve heard that it’s illegal but I want to make sure.
answered on Jan 10, 2023
In the state of Oklahoma you are considered an adult with some exceptions when you turn 18. The Federal Government has stated it is not legal to open another 'adult' persons mail without their explicit consent (such as in a wife opening a husbands or vice versa, a secretary opening the... View More
I am one of 4 siblings. My mother passed and did not have a will. She was common law married but the land was purchased before the marriage and was only in her name. I have been paying the taxes on the land since she passed. What can I do to obtain the land since I am caring for it?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Contact a probate attorney. These can be complex issues, and with a spouse involved (common law or not) the date the land was purchased is not relevant (it would be in the event of a divorce but not necessarily in death) - But first thing is the estate (land and all other belongings) needs to be... View More
A previous employer of a friends went through her Fanny pack without consent, lied about how they found/saw what was in the bag and then fired her for something completely different and basically without cause. There’s video evidence of her boss going into her bag without consent multiple times... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
This is a complicated matter, because with employer rights they can have policies in place that would allow a search of belongings (for specific purposes), however, there is also an expectation of privacy that has to be protected. You should contact an attorney so they can fully review all the... View More
My wife went to a police department in the town we live in & had an assessment done. After returning the officer told me she didn't meet e d criteria but there was something there. The following day she again went in for an assessment voluntarily. That's when a e d was placed.... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
If the person meets criteria for emergency detainment for mental/consumer related things, then yes the person can be taken into custody. This is custody of the state mental health system, and not specifically county, therefore they transfer frequently to other care facilities in order to provide... View More
My attorney should file for dismissal the case is in texas
answered on Jan 10, 2023
First, this is a forum for Oklahoma, if your case is in Texas you should repost this in Texas for their input because you have to be licensed in Texas to give legal advice in Texas. Second, you have no question to be addressed, you seem to have the conclusion that it should be dismissed. Contact... View More
My country Has different date they Have Hijri shamsi Muslims date but United States of America has Different. when i changed my date of birth into American date i made mistake in years. I don’t have my country ID but i do have the picture of my ID is it Possible to correct my date of birth.... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
This will most likely be a challenging thing to correct. Your best bet is to contact your country's consulate and have them assist you in correcting this, because you will need some official documentation to prove the facts of your case.
I was told there was a statutue that said children who have been adopted out can still inherit from their biological parents if the parent dies intestate, but I am having trouble locating it to verify if it is correct. Is this correct and can you please help me locate the statute that confirms or... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Yes this is correct. A child who has been adopted inherits from both the biological parent as an equal child share and from the adoptive parent as an equal child share. So long as there is not a will in which specifically omits that child - This is a combination of statutes (Title 84 of OK... View More
My husband has been in prison since 2020 we have had no contact since August of 2020.
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Contact a family law attorney. Getting divorced can be a simple process and can also be a complicated one, so you need someone assisting you through the process. If the inmate is in Oklahoma then getting good service is relatively straightforward, but requires a few extra loopholes to be jumped... View More
The DHS have taken the kids from the home and gave them to my girlfriend's mom.
answered on Dec 28, 2022
DHS reporting is confidential and anonymous. Therefore any blatantly false allegations can only be prosecuted by DHS.
Date. His family stole half the estate. I am not listed on his will. State of Oklahoma, married 9.5 years. Have a probate lawyer. What are my rights?
answered on Dec 24, 2022
If you have a probate lawyer then you need to work with that attorney and allow them to do their job as a prudent attorney. If you feel they are not representing you well then you need to either discuss that with them or contact a new attorney to take over the probate. Probates are very fact... View More
In Oklahoma, father (on birth certificate) is keeping (under 1 year old) away from mother. Father has protective order against mother and hasn’t let mother see child in over a month. Is there someone she can call to make him give her the child?
answered on Dec 23, 2022
As both my colleagues have indicated - there is a potential to have this resolved. You will need an attorney to help you fight. There is always more facts that come out once the paperwork is all in front of the attorney. However, an action can be filed that establishes custody (joint, full, equal,... View More
Can I file in florida since oklahoma isn't the home state and florida was
answered on Nov 14, 2022
In Oklahoma, the child must be a resident within the state for 6 months. Once that is established, it remains that state until another state's residency jurisdiction takes over.
Parents and grandparents agree
answered on Nov 7, 2022
Once the parental rights are terminated and the original adoption is approved you would have to file for adoption of the child(ren) and prove that it is in the best interest of the child(ren)
answered on Nov 4, 2022
As my colleague mentioned. The Bio- fathers rights, privileges, and responsibilities will be terminated upon a finalization of adoption. Support will have to be paid until the day it is finalized.
I've been trying to get my indian card cause my great great grandmother was full blood Cherokee indian.
Rewording question for vagueness. In regards to custody exchange agreement the phrase "any other times mutually decided and agreed upon" I am aware that this does not mandate additional time. Ex spouse reason for not allowing additional time is both parties agree to additional time and... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2022
Again the answer is the same. The officer does not have anything to enforce because the mutual agreement is an above and beyond clause. The officer can address any definite order from the court - such as a specific holiday or where one person is supposed to meet at a specific time ((that is in the... View More
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