Asked in Child Support, Divorce, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Oklahoma

Q: My parents divorced 20 years ago. Mother never sold house as directed. Now she is passing. What type attorney is needed?

Fathers estate has 3 people that are not on mothers. When mother passes there will questions regarding the property and whonis goes to. Only myself and sster are on both estates. Father only payed 18 months or mortgage before divorcing mother and died owing substantial childsupport. Would court order his estates interest in property relinquished in lieu of back child support? What area a practice would this fall under?

1 Lawyer Answer
Hans Otto Lehr
Hans Otto Lehr
Answered
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: I would say that you need the services of an experienced family law practitioner licensed in the State of Oklahoma. That person should be able to handle most (if not all) of the issues that you're experiencing now.

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