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I sent disposable cameras with old family pictures that meant a lot to my family to a Walmart photo center in December to get them printed. Walmart sent the photos to Fuji Film Development. They were supposed to notify me when the photos were ready for pickup, but I never received any notification.... View More 
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
Losing irreplaceable family photos is heartbreaking, especially when it happens because someone else didn’t follow through. If Walmart confirmed they received the cameras and failed to notify you when the photos were ready, they may have breached a basic duty of care. You relied on them to... View More
I threw an empty water bottle at a car this morning because the driver was blocking the entryway to a business. The bottle didn't cause any damage. After I pointed out that he was blocking the entrance, he just laughed, and I believe he took pictures of my license plate and possibly reported... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Under Oklahoma law, throwing an object at a vehicle, even without causing damage, could potentially constitute misdemeanor disorderly conduct or attempted assault. Oklahoma Statutes Title 21 defines disorderly conduct to include actions that disturb the peace or public decorum, which courts have... View More
I am the custodial parent with a joint custody agreement in place with my ex-husband for our two teenage children. My daughter is experiencing mental health problems, and there is professional recommendation for treatment. However, my ex-husband, the non-custodial parent, refuses to consent to any... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It’s understandable that you want your daughter to receive the care she needs, especially when her mental health is at stake. Since the custody agreement requires joint decision-making, and your ex-husband is refusing to consent to treatment, you may need to seek a legal resolution to move... View More
I have a bench warrant and a PR bond related to a probation violation for grand larceny in Oklahoma. My probation violation was due to drug use and failed tests. What steps should I take to resolve this situation?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
First, it’s crucial to address the bench warrant as soon as possible. Failing to do so could lead to additional legal trouble, including being arrested and held in custody. You should turn yourself in at the court or to law enforcement to resolve the warrant, and it may help to show that you are... View More
I am organizing a celebration of life event for a friend who was a public figure and recently passed away. The event is free to attend. I would like to collect donations through a link on my website and auction off autographed items he gave me before he died to raise funds. None of these items... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
You're doing something heartfelt and meaningful, and it’s thoughtful of you to ask before moving forward. In Oklahoma, you're generally allowed to host a fundraiser for a celebration of life, especially if the funds are covering event-related expenses and going to a good cause like a... View More
I am a veteran with a VA-backed loan, and I am attempting to file a Quiet Title claim because my due process was compromised. I have evidence of dual tracking by my lender, who pursued foreclosure while I was in forbearance. The VA was never involved with my mortgage, and my entitlement is still... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It’s commendable that you're taking action to protect your rights, especially as a veteran. Given the circumstances of dual tracking and the violation of your forbearance agreement, you have a strong basis to challenge the foreclosure. Filing a Quiet Title action is one way to resolve... View More
I am considering filing a protective order against my children's father who stopped taking his prescribed medication and has attempted suicide in front of our children. He has made multiple threats previously and refuses to continue his treatment, claiming he doesn't need it. This... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Given the situation, filing a protective order could be an important step to ensure the safety and well-being of your children. If your children witnessed an attempt of suicide and their father has made multiple threats in the past, it’s understandable that you’re concerned about their... View More
I have been doing week-on, week-off custody with my kids for the last 3 years without any formal court order and no child support payments. However, my ex-partner is now trying to make me pay child support. What are my options or obligations in this situation, considering there has been no change... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2025
Get formal paperwork put in place. There will be a Child Support Calculation worksheet put together for you but it will take into account overnights, childcare (if any), Health Insurance (if any), other children in the home (not part of the case), alimony being paid out, etc... Your best bet is to... View More
I was pulled over in Mount Park, Oklahoma, for having people ride in the back of my truck inside the truck bed. I believe the officer violated my Fourth Amendment rights as, from my research, it's not illegal in Oklahoma to have people ride in a truck bed. Additionally, I was issued a ticket,... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2025
4th amendment protects from unwarranted searches and seizures. From initial observations, Mountain Park has a municipal ordinance prohibiting this, that is why you did not see it in the Oklahoma Statutes. Furthermore, if the passengers were minors who were not "secured" properly, they... View More
I am not a lawyer, but I am trying to get involved in helping individuals with money owed from tax lien foreclosures by finding tax dollars for them. I need assistance with understanding the legal process of getting involved in this area. Specifically, I would like to know about any licensing... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Engaging in surplus funds recovery services in Oklahoma involves navigating a complex legal landscape. To operate legally, you should be aware of licensing requirements, proper procedures for approaching individuals affected by tax lien foreclosures, and the handling of clients' funds and... View More
In Oklahoma, my son's spouse refuses to sign the decree of dissolution of marriage. She has been separated from him for over five years and has sent him threatening text messages if he tries to contact her. We have no children involved, and there are no lawyers or protective orders in place.... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Your best bet is to contact a family law attorney and have them help you through this last bit of the process.
I'm helping my son file for divorce without a lawyer in Oklahoma to save money. His wife signed the petition for dissolution of marriage and the waiver of summons and entry of appearance but did not sign the decree of dissolution of marriage. Now, we don't know where she is, and she is... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
When proceeding with a divorce in Oklahoma where your spouse is unreachable, you can request the court's permission to serve notice by publication. This process involves publishing a divorce notice in a newspaper to inform your spouse of the proceedings.
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I was charged with actual physical control for the third time in Oklahoma, resulting in 4 years of probation, enrollment in a substance abuse program for 14 months, and the loss of my driver's license. I believe my attorney did not do enough to defend my case. At the time of the incident, I... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like there are several key points in your case that could be important in seeking to reduce the charge. First, being asleep in your parked vehicle without being intoxicated can be a valid defense, as "actual physical control" typically requires evidence that you were in a... View More
i am asking because i created a google document (2-parted) exposing a large internet figure "Santino" Alias:22freshfrenchfries for defending known pedophiles and covering the evidence up.
they threw a cease-and-desist at me and my team as a last-ditch effort in shutting us up, we... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
A cease and desist letter sent over Discord is not automatically legally binding, but it can be a formal request for you to stop specific actions. It is essentially a warning, often used before taking legal action, such as filing a lawsuit. If you disregard it, the person sending it could decide to... View More
In Oklahoma, if my 17-year-old child has been issued an emergency order of detention while in the emergency room due to violent and aggressive behavior, fighting with me, and having a history of mental health issues and law enforcement involvement, do I, as the custodial parent, have to stay with... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Oklahoma, if your 17-year-old child has been issued an emergency order of detention due to their behavior and mental health issues, the law typically does not require you to stay with your child at the emergency room. The purpose of an emergency detention order is to place the child in a safe,... View More
I've been dealing with my lawyer for two years regarding my divorce case. She hasn't contacted me in over a month, even after I sent a certified letter, and she isn't providing any of my information on file. I've tried reaching out via email and text. I'm particularly... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
You can hire a new attorney to file an entry on your behalf and they will be able to get all the information from the opposing counsel or from the court. Alternatively, you can file a termination of attorney with the court and then you can represent yourself pro se and the opposing counsel can... View More
In Oklahoma, can a trade name registered under a sole proprietorship be transferred to a partnership? Bob, who owns a sole proprietorship using the trade name 'B&D Construction,' plans to form a partnership with Dave and use the same trade name. Is this transfer possible, and what... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
Yes this is possible. You would do that all through the Secretary of State or you can hire an attorney to take care of all the paperwork for you.
I want to pay off my deceased grandmother's vehicle loan, but the bank is requiring that a separate personal loan is paid off at the same time. The two loans are unrelated, and there were no agreements regarding their repayment. The bank was informed of her death 2.5 years ago and has been... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2025
You may have to open probate and force them to file a proof of claim on each one. Ultimately, they cannot force them to be paid together but it’s going to be a headache either way.
I am a real estate agent, and a seller contacted me to list their property after firing their previous agent via text message, which the agent acknowledged, also via text, by removing the listing from MLS and discussing excluding a specific buyer. The original broker now wants me to sign a referral... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2025
In most instances, the original listing agent has a clause in their contract granting them a fee if the house is sold within a certain time frame. The removal of the listing itself is not a definitive withdrawal of representation. The seller needs to get a complete written release from the... View More
My grandmother passed away 2.5 years ago, leaving behind a vehicle with a loan solely in her name. She and my parents lived together and shared the vehicle. Since her death, her bank has accepted payments from my parents, aware of her passing. However, when my mom went to make the monthly payment... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2025
Mother is not the notemaker so no personal liability. But if note is secured as a lien on car title, then lender can repossess the collateral. Unless car is very valuable, it may be prudent to let bank have it. If bank sues for note deficiency, then defend that Mother has no liability, actual... View More
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