Sat. 9/16/23 in Pryor Ok. My adult son is divorced from Shande, who is a custodial parent and my son has visitation rights. Shande is sick due to alcoholism and has been hospitalized 3 times since Dec. All last week my son had Gunner his 9-year-old. The Mother was sick and unable to care for... View More
I want to prove legal aid lawyer that it's good to use in the court.

answered on Sep 7, 2023
Research the particular law (statute) to find a recent case in which an appellate court in your jurisdiction ruled that the law remains valid and enforceable. Focus most closely on cases within the last 20 years or so. I would use LEXIS or WESTLAW.
I was 17 at time of marriage (mother signed consent) and husband was 21. Husband was hurt at work resulted in him having double knee surgery. I dropped out of high school to stay home for his care. Husband became an addict to prescription pills and habitual drunk. We have not lived as husband and... View More

answered on Aug 12, 2023
If the children were born during the marriage, the husband is considered the legal father. If the husband is not the biological father, then this will need to be addressed in the divorce and there is a procedure to resolve this issue. You will need an attorney to make sure this is done properly.... View More
Any problem with moving in with new partner?

answered on Aug 9, 2023
In Oklahoma, divorce laws can vary, and the impact of moving in with a new partner while going through a divorce could potentially affect matters like child custody, property division, and spousal support.
If you and your spouse have children, moving in with a new partner could potentially... View More
Just trying to get a better paying job

answered on Aug 3, 2023
The only reason I can think of might be to minimize exposure for child support or possibly support alimony. With that said, I would go to the source and ask the attorney who made that suggestion to explain their strategy and then you will know for sure.
I wish you the best of luck with... View More

answered on Jul 8, 2023
Technically it is still a state statute making it a felony. However, it has been rarely enforced since the 1960s. With the texas case of Lawrence it has become even more challenging because it’s a privacy issue between two consenting adults. Even though that case was a sodomy case between same... View More
She is saying she filed and has received service papers with a court date but I was never served. I don’t know if she is lying about filing. I have had custody with her having every other weekend and holidays. I receive a little child support from her monthly per court order after our divorce.... View More

answered on Jun 13, 2023
As easy way to find out if something has been filed is to look at your case on www.oscn.net. If she has filed a Motion to Modify hire an attorney right away.
Best of luck!

answered on Jun 9, 2023
DHS records can be obtained with a court order. The attorney you hire will know the process to get the records.
Best of luck with your case.
I don't have the $ to pay my lawyer to move forward with enforcing the decree settlement how do i do that by myself with out representation?

answered on Jun 7, 2023
I have outlined below a few basic things to get you pointed in the right direction.
1. A good place to start would be to go to your local law library. Study the statutes related to the issues in your case.
2. Make sure you understand the rules of evidence. This will govern what... View More
I do not know of his location or phone number. He walk out a year ago. Havent spoken or seen him sunce. I fiked for divorce. All i need is this form.

answered on May 31, 2023
It's not a form, it's a procedure that will need to be followed to give notice by publication, and it must be approved by the court. Schedule a consultation with a family law attorney in your local area and they will be able to help you.
I wish you the best of luck with your case.
my ex is an attorney in the court that we were divorced in. He is well known in the county and state that the divorce took place in. Im unable to pay for an attorney nor have i been able to get help from legal aid in this matter. I live in missouri now and I want the divorce court to be move to... View More

answered on May 24, 2023
There is no law that allows a divorce court or case to be transferred from one state to another. Each state has its own divorce courts. Once a divorce case has been properly began in one state, that state retains jurisdiction through the entry of the final decree. It sounds to me from your... View More

answered on Apr 13, 2023
Jury trials are a constitutional right in criminal hearings, not civil such as divorce. You can demand for one (can demand anything), but the short answer is you will not get one for a divorce.
I've searched public records to see if there is any kind of divorce decree or even a filing of a petition for either marriage licenses, and i am not seeing anything of the sort. This individual was never Common Law married. I read the public filing of both marriage licensing that was filed,... View More

answered on Apr 10, 2023
It sounds like your case has some very unique set of circumstances. Therefore, you need to contact a family law attorney for your best course of action. Most will give a free phone consultation.
I received a lump sum of Oklahoma pandemic unemployment insurance money a month after my husband filed divorce. It’s in an unknown account & he does not know about it. It was from 2020 and they just now paid it out 3 years later. We decided it was more beneficial I stay home with our baby... View More

answered on Mar 19, 2023
Your question is a technical one. If you divorce has not been finalized then more often than not this will be viewed as marital income and would be subject to splitting. Intentional hiding of money is a major issue that should be avoided. Based on your other facts there may be a way around this... View More
The non custodial has been absent since 2017 and paid child support only one time in dec 2020 is my wife able to adopt my daughter? The non custodial parent lost her rights in court and has failed to cover her part of support and has had little to no contact over the last 6 years.

answered on Mar 3, 2023
Step parent adoptions are very common and to answer your question, and based on your given facts, probably yes. There are some avenues we often pursue to get that permitted through the courts. This is not something you will want to do on your own if you suspect resistance. Contact an adoption... View More

answered on Feb 23, 2023
Rules vary for criminal and civil appeals and there are further differences within civil appeals based on the type of case and the type of order you are appealing from. But the general rule is that the record must be completed within six months of the date of the order appealed. And the brief in... View More
She gave me papers about a Temporary Order and a court date hearing. At this point, I'm unable to afford representation in my behalf. How do I respond to the papers handed to me? Do I go to the court hearing date? What is the procedure and process to that?

answered on Feb 20, 2023
Personally, no. Her handing you the paperwork does not constitute formal service of process. It’s a rare courtesy.
Take the papers she gave you to a competent attorney with family law experience in or near the county where the divorce proceedings are filed well before the date of the... View More
We signed a divorce decree >30 days ago , In District Court - Oklahoma City. I was intimidated, my attorney yelled! I would have to pay her $2000 more if she had to take this to trial ! Then she yelled I won't represent u at a trial! ( I've paid her using loans from my adult... View More

answered on Feb 10, 2023
It sounds to me like you hired a cut rate lawyer and received cut rate service.
You likely do not have grounds to vacate your divorce decree if one has been signed by a judge.
If there are substantial things you want changed in the divorce decree, you should contact an experienced... View More
34yrs married, mental harassment to go get divorce, during the year and a half of going thru this, on top of kids and I doing repairs,painting, etc. to home to be put up for sale, and the deaths of my brother, my ids Sad and finally my Son. He has sold of assets, moved money around and other... View More

answered on Dec 29, 2022
Rhonda, you really need a lawyer to help you with this! Many will let you pay the retainer in installments. Good luck to you.
My husband has been in prison since 2020 we have had no contact since August of 2020.

answered on Dec 28, 2022
You should contact a family law attorney. Service of summons on an inmate i$ complicated. Buy yes, you can get a divorce, but you cannot marry for 6 months after your divorce is granted. Good luck.
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