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0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Oklahoma on
Q: Neighbor sold my personal household and jewelry items

We had to move on short notice and so We had a verbal agreement with the man who was helping us move, that he agreed they could stay …and was to keep on his property and there was no deadline set, just when we got settled, my husband has stage 4 colon cancer so his treatments were tough in a new... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oklahoma on
Q: I let my landlord no about the black mold in the walls 8 months ago and still nothing has bin done about it

They said they would send someone over to take a sample but no one has showed up I have talked to the maintenance man about it and nothing.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Entertainment / Sports for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm a musician. I am wanting to start up a Janis Joplin tribute band. Do I have to request permission ?
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answered on Jan 10, 2025

Starting a Joplin tribute band is an exciting venture that can honor her incredible musical legacy. You don't need explicit permission to perform her songs live, as long as the venue has the proper performance licensing (typically through ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC).

If you plan to record...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: My adult son died without a will. He had a mortgage on his home. Can the bank take the house, if I am able to take over

My adult son died without a will. He had a mortgage on his home. If I am named executor and am willing and able to take over his mortgage payments can the bank take the house if it's worth more than he owes?

James Tack Jr
James Tack Jr
answered on Jan 10, 2025

I am sorry for your loss. When your son died without a will, his property passes by intestacy to his heirs at law. Those generally are his spouse, children, parents, if any. Their right to take is dependent on a variety of factors. If the mortgage payments are delinquent, the bank could seek to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Oklahoma on
Q: Should a autopsy have been required?

My boyfriend passed away Oct 7th 2023. He did have health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma all being treated and maintained with medication by a physician We had just got back from eating and shopping. We a carrying things in he goes to the bathroom and hollers for me from the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Oklahoma on
Q: lady bought a truck for me and the deal was I work for her to pay for the truck. Work complete she gave the title to me

Why am I facing charges of fraudulently selling the truck

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Oklahoma on
Q: I bought a Harley from a private dealership in Arkansas ‘23. He sold it with a lean on the title now Harley wants it

He sold me the bike and Harley found out he didn’t pay it off before selling to me. They want the pay off amount orthe bike back and he says i either pay the pay off amount or lose the bike and payments made

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My phone was turned into the police department in a different state after I got shot while I was in the hospital.

After being shot I had to stay in the hospital for a week and my phone was stolen and someone found it in the next state over and turned it into the police department there and they won't give my phone back or even call me back when I try to get ahold of someone with answers as to why they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Oklahoma on
Q: Do I need both parents signatures to sign power of attorney for my child over to a family member

Father is on birth certificate and has assigned affidavit but no court ordered custody agreement

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Collections for Oklahoma on
Q: I bought a car. And got scammed what can I do to get my money I put into back in Oklahoma.

I bought my car and turns out the title is in relatives deceased spouses name and has been since 2020 did not tell me that till after I payed it off and was out of state working waiting for her to find the title. Took her 3 months. Anywas now i got it running fixed up and good to go and they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Oklahoma on
Q: Three weeks ago I was walking across street in the walkway with the walk light on and was ran over by a truck

The truck never stopped. I was in OU Hospital for a week I was ICU as well, I'm also 6 mons pregnant. I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in my case, I would like to see that person bought to justice thank you. I was struck on Rockwell and 16th Oklahoma City Ok. I was walking from... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Oklahoma on
Q: How can they suspend my drivers license when i didnt even recieve a ticket, courtdate or have even a case .

The officers told me to have a nice night and sent me on my way. 5months later i get a letter of suspension. How is this possible. I didnt know i even had a courtdate. There was no paperwork. And how could they of let me go without insurance? But i got suspension for that.? Please help

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What can I do to get my dog back from the shelter that is saying I neglected him and is gonna euthanize him in 2 weeks?

My boyfriend was arrested and animal control took my dog stating he gave him to them, even though vet records show he's mine. I contacted the shelter and told me I can't have him back because I was neglectful and apparently they said I refused to get him heartworm treatment in 2023, I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Federal Crimes for Oklahoma on
Q: Brother in law taking money from a business agreement . They are contracted pay. They use it to pay bills, give us the r

Give us the reat and we believe they are taking money because they have been around 1000 short every month for the last six months they refuse to show us the pay check and bills paid. What can I do

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answered on Jan 6, 2025

I'm sorry you're facing this situation. Start by gathering all available records of the business transactions, including contracts, invoices, and any communications related to payments. Document the discrepancies you've noticed over the past six months to have a clear picture of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a past 3 year old DUI on my driving record can that be expunged?
Josh Davis
Josh Davis
answered on Jan 1, 2025

If it was a misdemeanor, you are eligible to have it expunged a year after the dismissal or completion of a deferred sentence.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can dhs take your child if you are homeless and sleeping in a car w/child in Oklahoma City,Ok

We have been sleeping in my car while waiting for our apartment to be ready to move in, someone reported me to dhs about my child sleeping in my car. Dhs sent a case worker to my ex husband's house to investigate and my child was w/him at the time. The case worker then told my ex husband that... View More

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