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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Oklahoma on
Q: In okla.do no passing zone signs have to be certain color and shape for ticket to be valid.
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Nov 1, 2022

A sign is not required in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma. Highway department or the designated authority for that jurisdiction can determine where the zones are and they are identified by signage OR by markings (double yellow line). So if there was a double line and the sign had been stolen or been spray... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is there any decal stickers or tags that are required to be on a coin operated vending machine.
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Nov 1, 2022

The technical answer is if it is In a place of business or intended to be for profit (even if it is not profitable) then yes a decal is required from the tax commission.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a teen who ran away from the state of Kansas custody. I live in Oklahoma City will I have to send her back

I am teens biological mother but my rights were terminated to her 15 years ago. She has recently been taken by the state again but from her aunt that adopted her and doesn't want her back. she wants to be with me. I don't want them to come pick her up and not sure what I can do at this point

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 29, 2022

Unfortunately for you you have no legal standing in keeping her if your rights were terminated. Her aunt “may” grant you guardianship which would essentially give you permission for custody but would not change your status in regards to the parental rights. This is all conditional on the courts... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: Is "any other times mutually decided and agreed upon by and between parties" enforceable?

In current permanent parenting plan, custody exchanges are detailed except one. The phrase "Any other times mutually decided and agreed on by and between the parties" is included. Ex spouse refuses any and all requests for this as she believes that this is not enforceable if one party... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 28, 2022

Your question is a bit vague and not sure what the law enforcement provision is regarding to. In general “any other times” is just that times that are not specifically mentioned in the plan (ie. Regular visits, holidays, summer, etc…) and thus these times are merely optional so long as both... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma, if you are married & you have joint ownership on all & beneficiary on investments. Does spouse inherit it?

Spouse has jount ownership & beneficiary on all, who inherits?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 15, 2022

The beneficiary will receive that benefit as those are processed outside of other items. Generally, As a joint owner it is normal to have rights of survivorship which the owner surviving receives the rights/ownership of the property in question. To get more specific answers with your case then... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Oklahoma on
Q: In Oklahoma does wife keep assets in joint ownership or beneficiary of assets?

Does she have to split with children?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 15, 2022

This is dependent on how things are set in place in regards to any will/trust or eatable planning.

Normally, property is marital property and normally goes to the spouse, however with majority of law there are other factors that can be in place. Therefore you need to contact an attorney to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: what is the statue of limitations on real property division after divorce, in the state of oklahoma?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Oct 15, 2022

Property division should have been covered in your decree. Majority of property division is done prior to decree additionally there is normally a clause in the decree when one person does not transfer title, usually within 30 days, then the decree can be used to get the transfer complete without... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm here to ask about Oklahoma common law marriage. Do you have to prove all elements for common law marriage?

I had a child with this person. We lived together so I could take care of our child. I never claimed to be married to this person. Everything was under my name. No joint accounts.Throughout the years there have been times where we seen other people physically and sexually; she actually lived with... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 27, 2022

Common law is a fact intensive situation. Just one element may or may not be enough to establish it. However the intent of the parties to be a married couple is what has to be established. This is done by the other times such as the filing of taxes, claiming another as spouse on insurance... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Divorce and Tax Law for Oklahoma on
Q: There is no mortgage on my home , can the court make my house go to sherrifs sale?

In a divorce we as ordered 7yrs ago for my house to be sold and property be sold , divi50/50 . Now court is trying to make my home go to sherrifs sale. Nothing is owed on my home

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 10, 2022

Could be for property taxes. Those are yearly regardless of a mortgage or not.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: Do you have to have your ex signature to sign away your rights as a parent

Due to extenuating circumstances and the fact that my ex has parental alienated my kids that they absolutely refuse to have anything to do with me, do I need her signature to relinquish my parental rights.

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Sep 10, 2022

Once a parent always a parent until your rights are relinquished as a process of law. You cannot just simply waive the rights unless you are giving consent for a step-parent to adopt. Even if you attempted to waive the rights you are still responsible for support until someone else fills that role... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Colorado on
Q: Are dogs considered property in Colorado? If so, is a stolen dog a police matter?
Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jul 27, 2022

You need to post this in Colorado forum

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: My husband passed away a month ago and his family is not allowing me to go to my house. Can they make me leave?

They also closed his bank account after telling me that I couldnt because it was going to probate which it did not. My inlaws live directly behind us so they claim that I cant be on family land. We have a mortage through Choctaw Nation as Iam a tribal member but the deed is in his name only. Weve... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jul 27, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is hard enough by itself but then to have family issues on top of that makes it worse. Based on the limited amount of information you gave you need to contact an attorney as soon as feasible because you most likely have more rights than they are claiming you... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: Do i have to buy her out of the house if she never contributed and is taking the kids and moving out of the state?

she doesnt want the house

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jul 14, 2022

Like my colleague stated you do not have enough information. In addition to that, if there was a divorce already any decree/order would be dictating.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My father recently passed away. About 6 months ago he purchased a sawmill for me and my wife. Now that he has passed

His executor of estate said he has bill of sell and wants it back. Only thing I have is all the people that my father told that he bought it for me

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 24, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Due to the sensitive nature in dealing with wills/trusts you need to contact a probate lawyer to make sure your interests are represented.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: How can a person signal before a stop sign when they don't know what direction they intend to go before stopping to look

Officer stated at beginning of his report that due to reports he had read about me, he stopped me using the excuse that I didn't signal WITHN100' of stop sign. States I DID USE blinker at both stops! He illegally profiled me, stopped,detained, searched and arrested me for misdemeanor... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 22, 2022

Due to your case specifics and the uniqueness of your case, your issue cannot be resolved in this forum - you should contact a criminal law attorney to assist you.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Business Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it required in oklahoma for bussinesses to take cash in their stores? And is it required they post it if they dont

I am curious if it is legal for ok. Stores to refuse cash on ordered goods when you pick them up when the business has nothing posted?

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 22, 2022

In Oklahoma businesses can take any legal form of payment they desire. If they do not take cash, there are reasons they chose not to, such as a fear of theft, counterfeiting, germs transferred through money, etc... Posting is not required. Your recourse is to not accept the item and go... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: trial period for son she said no and brought up co pays and day care expenses from 5 yrs ago can she do this options plz

She has not provided any receipts and daycare expenses were from 5 years ago is there a statuette on this son wants to come live with me but she won't let him

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 21, 2022

Assuming she has custody and you only have visitation, and If there is not an order saying she has to allow visitation (or visitation is dictated in the order) then it is within her rights to say no. You need to contact a family law attorney that can assist you with this, because these types of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I post a picture of my husband and his truck on social media

My perfect husband was identified picking up a prostitute on South side of okc so I took a picture of him and his truck with the caption I WAS BUSTEX PICKING UP A NASTY DIRTY XX AND I DIDNT CARE THAT THEY MAY HAVE MANY diseases so if you **** or xx me please message me cuz my wife has the right to... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 20, 2022

Short answer is people post many things on social media - often before thinking about the long-term effect. Can you and should you are not necessarily equal partners. As with almost every lawyer, the advice is do not post it. Seek counseling for you both, and if that fails then dissolution can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If my home was robbed shouldn't the deputy have came to investigate and not my workplace 24 hours later?

This happened in October and they know who did it, have evidence yet nobody updates me. It wasn't turned over to the da until December even tho the deputy tried to tell me November. I called this week to get an update and was told they were not going to do anything, prosecutorial discretion. I... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 20, 2022

Not sure your question relates to the result you are seeking. The deputies actions would have to be viewed in the light of all other calls taken, as well as your availability when they were responding to the call. If you were not home when they were cleared off their other calls and you were at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Oklahoma on
Q: If I loan someone money to buy a piece of property and I have a notarized contract stating that if the borrower falls 2

Months behind on payments I the loaner will take possession of the property then he falls behind do I need to fill out a form to take possession of the property or will the contract stand for itself

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Jun 20, 2022

You will need to take a breach of contract action.

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