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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it harassment for the father of my kids to threaten to take cat and house away because he is angry with me?

The house that children and I live in is owned by their father. He let's us stay here because I take care of the children. He let me have the car we had, because he has a new truck and I had nothing. I also had to pay around $900 to get the car drivable. He fights with me when he comes to... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Jun 3, 2018

Yes

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: If the person who caused the accident admitted 100% fault, the insurance paying 80% for my car repair

she has admitted to the police and her insurance company that it indeed was her fault. Because I hit my brakes before slamming on them to slow my car down. they claim I'm at 20% at fault. then, they only want to pay 500.00 for injuries to both of my girls because I took them to a Manual... View More

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

Don't accept the deal. It's not fair, especially for your girls. See an experienced personal injury lawyer to talk about this.

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: My husband has come into $30,000 cuz our mobile home burnt down. I want a divrce, he's a cheat'r an lier, what can i do

He won't give me nothing! No child support, no car, no home, nothing! Plz tell me I can do some'n bout this, it's not rite to do me this way!!

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

See a lawyer NOW, before the money

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I get a court order to establish paternity?

A woman has told a lot of people that I'm the father of her baby. I don't think the baby is mine. When I asked for a paternity test, she refused to do one but still continued to say I was. Can I get a court order to make her take the test?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 25, 2018

Yes, see a lawyer to file a paternity action. It's too complicated to do yourself. The Judge will order both parties to take the test.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it fraud if my fiancee is put as the father of my child and I don't know who his biological Father is?

My fiancee agreed to take care of my son as his father. On the day he was conceived I had been drinking a bit.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 17, 2018

At the time of the birth, your fiancee can sign paperwork at the hospital

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Oklahoma my kids mom wants chil support to keep her state assistance but I can take care of them without either ?

will my Morrish nationality card alter or help me not pay

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 17, 2018

If you want to seek custody of your children, You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in area where kids live, for help with this problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: can i get child support if I got pregnant by a married man
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 17, 2018

Yes, his being married makes no difference. DHS can help you get what you're entitled to. Good luck to you and your baby

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: I have sole custody of my daughter. Her father has recently been released from prison.

He only has restricted supervised visits. Is he allowed to change this?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 17, 2018

In order to change the last court order regarding visitation, he must file a motion to modify. You must be served with a notice of this. It this happens, see a lawyer immediately.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: I am trying to get divorce from my husband. I ended things a long time ago but allowed him to life will me instead of

Being homeless but he wouldn't stay off meth. He is dangerous. We have a 3 year old. We were both dating other people, his girlfriend broke up with him. I am pregnant with my boyfriend's baby.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 15, 2018

If you truly cannot find an attorney to help you with this issue, I suggest the following:

1. Seek a protective order immediately to get this guy out of your home, and require him to stay from you.

2. Go to the website www.legalaidok.org for legal help with the divorce, I believe...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Oklahoma on
Q: I was I’m an auto accident Dec 23rd. I was At a stop and was rear-ended. My vehicle has been repaired but the

Other party’s insurance company doesn’t want to pay my medical and are asking for my prior chiropractic records. Are they entitled to have these records?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 10, 2018

You should consult an experienced Personal Injury Law Attorney, in your area, for help with this problem. Statistics prove that a person represented by an attorney receive far higher settlements than those on their own.

If a suit is filed, they would be entitled to see your medical records.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I really need a answer on plp cam cording U in your bed room?? Who do I call ASAP HERE IN OKLA.CITY. OK
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 10, 2018

This would be an invasion of your privacy under most circumstances. If you're a minor, talk to your parents. Otherwise call

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a cousin in law who let his son go to his mothers house over a year ago and she is not letting the father see him

She lives with her grand parents and they said no one is allowed to see their son or come out their I am trying to help and see what options their are to take because it is killing him

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 10, 2018

He should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in Tulsa area, for help with this problem ASAP to secure, or enforce a visitation order, or obtain custody.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm paying back child support from when I was in prison, kids are adults, can my ex have payment increased?

She is sending me messages threatening to have it increased all the time. Since last assessment 2 yrs ago, she and I both have had an increase in pay. Can back support be increased, even though my kids are adults?

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on May 8, 2018

Yes

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have 5 kids in dhs care right now I relinquished with 4 of them and recently had a newborn they removed her instantly

And set pre trial for termination with out letting or giving me a chance to complete services with her what can I do and can they do that

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 20, 2018

You need to ask for a court appointed lawyer now if you can't hire your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: Do I have a chance of getting my child back if I am a convicted felon?

I currently live in Arkansas but my child lives in Oklahoma he is 13 years old now. At the time he has born me and his mother were married and are still married to this day. His mother had a drug habit and she left him with me for 2 years before she returned. When she returned i allowed her to have... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 19, 2018

She very well may have filed for divorce and falsified info about your address. Use one of the internet background check services to see. Then visit with an experienced Family

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Oklahoma on
Q: does my wife get an equal amount of my 401K. I live in Oklahoma

we are amicable and have spilt everything 50/50 on our own. But she is divorcing me because she felt alone. Our jobs kept us apart. no other reason. Is she entitled to an equal share of my 401k. I had $150,000 and she had $95,000 in hers. should she receive ($27,500) to make it 50\50.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 15, 2018

Oklahoma is not a "Community Property" state. It's an "equitable division of all property" state. 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 Contracts and Real Estate Law for Oklahoma on
Q: HOA is making me remove my wooden rail chain link fence.The covenants don't specifically say no chain link. Can I keep?

Can I keep the fence I have? The board voted for me to remove it.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 11, 2018

Before deciding to "Stand your Ground" against the HOA, consult a local real estate lawyer about this issue. It will be much cheaper now to get a good answer, than later. If he believes you are correct, a letter from him to the HOA should settle the matter. Good Luck, and thanks for visiting Justia.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: If I Live in Arkansas and the owner of the Land I lease in Oklahoma Lives in Kansas, which state do small claims

The owner is telling me she will not follow the lease agreement. In order for me to get paid I need to go to small claims court.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 11, 2018

The County in Oklahoma where the land is located pursuant to 12 OS 131. Click this link http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=93676 to view it.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: landlord keeps showing up on property when I'm not home. he sneaks on the property through the woods. can I end lease
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 11, 2018

Lease agreements generally have some provisions which permit a landlord to "inspect" their property. Without reading the lease, I can't give a good answer. Read it yourself, and if you think the landlord is abusing your rights to privacy, and want to terminate your lease see a lawyer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Oklahoma on
Q: Need advice about a contract for a bike sale for 1000 in trade for working on a boat.

We have done what we can to fix the boat and have the money to pay for the bike now the owner is refusing to take the money unless we put 500 more with it and refuses to do her part of agreement with getting parts and diagnosis. We never promised to get the boat running. Now she is trying to take... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Apr 11, 2018

There are too many unknown factors in your question to answer. It's not really very clear to me. Your should see a local lawyer for help on these problems. Sorry we could not be more helpful, but it's necessary for us to read your contract to answer.

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