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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: My brother has a baby with his now wife and in flordia their marriage is not working out can he leave state with child?

He lives in Florida and is from Oklahoma where all of his family is from .his wife of a few months is a very neglectful mother and he wants to leave to come back to Oklahoma but don't want to leave his baby .what does he need to do to legally leave Florida with his son that don't include... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Feb 5, 2018

If he's planning a divorce, it must be filed in Florida. He needs to talk to a lawyer there about leaving with the child and divorced issues.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: What happens with inherited property in a divorce? Almost everything we have was inherited from my mother and father.
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Feb 3, 2018

ORDINARILY inherited property is considered the "separate" property of the person who inherited it. However there are many exceptions in which cases a spouse may be awarded some of it. These are too complicated to explain here.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can an x-husband get in trouble for moving a child, 11 at the time, to a different city when he didnt tell me or court.

We have 50/50, she was living with her father so she was not going to change schools out of Bixby. My daughter told me 2 day prior to moving.

He is in Oil and Gas he had lost his job at the time, so he just moved her to okc to live with his mom when hes not living there, he is in another... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Feb 1, 2018

Yes he can. If you read your decree, it should contain language that you must be notified about any move of 75 miles or more. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem immediately to file a motion to modify, and get you kids with you as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: 18 and pay rent threats to kick me out if I do something they don't like is it legal? Options? Live with parents.
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Feb 1, 2018

Do you have a lease, if so read the terms. If not, they can terminate you for any reason on giving you notice. If you rent monthly, 30 days required.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: If my wife wants a legal separation in Oklahoma, can she file it without asking for any kindof financial support from me
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Feb 1, 2018

Yes, but why file it? There is no need if you're separated, and each have the property they want. Very few of these are filed now. In past years most were filed by Catholics who were opposed to divorce.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: What charges will an 18 year old girl get for defending herself against 16 yr old brother In a fist fight?

He hit first, and she hit back because he said her daughter was a mistake.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 31, 2018

Probably none if the police didn't investigate or arrest her. I really don't think she will have any trouble.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: If an emergency protection order is dropped by the victim can the state still press charges?

A person was assaulted while they were holding their child but then later dropped the protection order, can the state press charges? There is physical evidence of said assault and there was an arrest.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 31, 2018

Yes they certainly can.

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: Am I getting screwed over? I got a DUI in November 2016. First offense. My lawyer kept putting off my court date.

So I ended up pleading on November 20th 2017. I got 1 year deffered sentence 120 hours community service, random UA tests and DA supervision fees and CS fees. I also had to take a drug and alcohol assesment. Cost $85. I finished the assessment and went to the DAs office to make sure that would... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 31, 2018

Not quite right here. Ask your lawyer for help.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it true the father of my son can get full custody, even tho his not paying enough child support ?

* he saying he will take me to court if I don't go take him off child support, is this like a threat to me?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 30, 2018

Don't worry about the threats. It's not likely if you're providing a good home.

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: I was being considered to have my grandchildren placed with me from Texas. Is dui in last five years a denial?

Okdhs told me this it was misdemeanor

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 30, 2018

Probably not, but not sure about Texas standards. Call a Texas attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: How do I drop charges on domestic abuse against my ex? He hasn’t had court yet.

He’s been in jail for a week. I moved out and away from him to my moms. Not much evidence against him. Only picture was of skin on my neck was red. Neck was not bruised or swollen.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 29, 2018

I recommend that you don't drop charges. But if you really want it to drop, show up and ask the Judge to do it.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If you are seperated from your spouse and the lease is no longer active and you moved out but they chose to stay there

now they want you to pay their rent for them because they cant afford it and are claiming they are going to file a petition to make you pay the rent. I called the landlord and advised him I had moved out to contact her from now on. Can she force me to pay the rent?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 29, 2018

Don't think so if the lease has expired. Don't worry about it.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Joint custody. Will judge grant the mother's wish to have the kids during the school year?

My kids mother does not work. She's a stay at home mother. She wants the kids during the school year because she wants them to go to school with their half brother. I work an 8-5 job. If she has them during the school year, my two kids (7 and 9) will have to be in daycare. We live about 20-30... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 29, 2018

It's impossible to guess what a judge will do in a custody battle. There are just too many factors, without knowing the Judge. For a better answer, You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: what if someone lies in divorce petition and you have proof that they are lying on you? This is in Oklahoma
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 28, 2018

Seldom is this prosecuted as a crime. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in Oklahoma , for help with this divorce problem.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: can a person file against someone they left. Not safe to stay, leaving the state due to threats, verbal, mental abuse.

Moved in with engaged partner, did not show tendencies of abuse throughout the relationship. After a month he started showing erratic behavior - argumentative, unfolding controlling attitude, name calling, locking me out of the house, acting as though it was nothing. It became bad, I knew I had to... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 27, 2018

If you mean a "No Contact" domestic violence Protective Order, you'll need to be here in Oklahoma to sign papers, and appear for trial.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I propose a 65/35 schedule to judge before it gets defaulted to 50/50?

I do not have joint custody right now, but the kids live with me about 65-70% of the time. I have them during the school year and alternating weekends and the mother has them on the breaks and alternating weekends. I've also cared for them financially 100%. I plan on filing for joint custody... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 27, 2018

There are many factors involved in custody cases. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. If the children are doing well with you, I see no reason for a judge to change things, but see a lawyer ASAP.

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Oklahoma back child support/ non-biolgical father wants to adopt

I want to adopt my little girl, been her dad since she was 8 months old she's 4 now, her sperm donor has 7 kids, sees 0, none of them, hasn't paid a dime towards my daughter. I'm fine with that, but why is it that he still has a right to her, when he has shown no interest in being... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 27, 2018

Yes, you will be able to adopt her. The bio dad shouldn't be a problem. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this adoption .

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: If your mom adopted a kid but now does it want it can I can I get custody of it
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 26, 2018

There are many factors in awarding custody. If your mom will voluntarily let you have custody now, try it for a while without paperwork. Then You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: I was awarded primary residence in divorce. how can I remove ex from title w/o a quit claim deed in OK?

divorce was default, ex didnt show up for court, I was awarded primary residence. I am the only one on the mortgage. I want to re-finance, but was told I couldnt unless I get ex to sign a quit claim deed. Is there another way to remove ex from title/deed instead of a quit claim deed?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 26, 2018

If your decree includes the legal description of the home, it can be recorded in county clerks office to sho title vested in you. If it doesn't, contact your attorney to amend the decree to fix this.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Do I have to pay daycare because the custodial parent is attending school?

Son lives in CO with mother. The child support agreement was registered in CA due to our divorce occurring there. Now, the decree is registered in CO. Last year, I registered the child support agreement with OK. I pay $700 a month for my son. My current wife and I just had a baby in December... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jan 26, 2018

Since the figures are wrong, you should contact the agency who sent them to you to get this corrected. If unsuccessful, You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. Good luck.

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