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having an affair with my bf ex wife. Long story short he planted meth (ice)arrested my bf let me go. 3 days later came back arrested me. We proved the cop was dirty and the DA wrote letter to sheriff that no charges would be filed. While trying to fight all this my ex got emergency custody then... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2016
From your facts it appears your ex had a hearing on his emergency custody petition and then full custody at a motion to modify hearing. I would think there was more testimony than just this bogus arrest that was had in Court in order for the Judge to modify the original custody order. The answer to... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2016
If your speaking about filing for a dissolution of your marriage the proper County to file in is the County in which you have resided for the last thirty days prior to the date you file your petition. You must be a resident of the State of Oklahoma for six months and the County in which you file... View More
If so, what happens to mutual debt to a utility company?
answered on Oct 31, 2015
Perhaps, but the spouse has to be listed as a co-debtor, probably on a lot of the debt.
He struck our youngest child. Our 2 other children and myself witnessed it. We all four gave detailed statements and local police photographed her injuries, and progressive bruising over several days. My husband thinks it is no big deal. Does he need a criminal lawyer? Can he try to plea down or... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2015
Yes, he needs to retain a private criminal defense attorney for this, and preferably someone with decades of experience. You also need to get a confidential conference with a family lawyer locally to answer all of your other questions.
answered on Aug 30, 2015
Anyone can pay. But, whoever pays better clearly print on the check that the payment is specically for ChildSupport and print the name of who owes the ChildSupport. Contact a local Oklahoma Attorney to assist you further. TJP
Decree..
answered on Jul 26, 2015
The issue of informed consent is very important in relation to giving any authority to an attorney to act on your behalf. You will need to explain in more detail, such as whether or not this was an agreed decree, did you sign an affidavit attesting your consent...
I was not born in the US, and can't get my birth certificate unless I go back to my home country (I do have a translated copy that was notarized years ago). I have a problem changing my name back to my maiden after a divorce because the provision about the name is not included in the divorce... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2015
Yes. You should make sure the language in the final decree expresses your desire to take back your maiden name. Then, get a certified copy of the original decree. The decree will usually be sufficient. But, there are exceptions that you will need to discuss with an Oklahoma attorney as they may... View More
When he first went in, he was dating someone else. He put down that he was married to her even though he wasn't. Now that we are back together, I cannot visit him because he's listed as married even though he's not. He even got proof from the county in which they lived stating that... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2015
"Common Law Marriage" comes to my mind. But, the facts are a bit sparse. Contact your local Oklahoma Family Law Attorney. TJP
He fail to pay. The divorce is still on file but I have no clue where he's at. What legal rights do I have to finalize it. He deserted me and also was cheating. What can I do please help me.
answered on Aug 15, 2015
You should get your own Oklahoma Family Law attorney and finish out the divorce. You should get the final decree drafted to your desires and have your husband served with the final decree along with a date for presentment, so that he can attend or not. If he fails to attend and you can show good... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2015
Is your name on the note and the deed? If your name is on both the note and the deed you have the debt and the equity to consider. If you are only listed on the deed the mortgage holder is more likely to go after your husband if he is the only one on the note. This matter should be discussed... View More
Has filed bankruptcy.what are my options. He makes 5times more than I do.
answered on Feb 4, 2015
The bankruptcy action does not necessarily preclude you from filing for divorce. You will need to consult with an attorney familiar with family law and bankruptcy statutes in your area. It is possible for you to obtain permission by the bankruptcy court to receive some form of financial... View More
I am just needing to know If my 120 days start from the day the judge made his judgment or 120 days from when all parties, and the judged signed the document and it was filed?
answered on Feb 4, 2015
You should bring your document to a trusted attorney for them to review, specifically after checking the court docket for the court's corresponding minute order. The time usually starts ticking when a family court judge conveys an order. That is, when the order is verbalized to you by the... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2013
Often, lawyers write the decree a court issues as a courtesy to the judge. Sometimes the judge directs a party to write up the decree. However, both parties have to sign the decree for it to become effective. Sometimes, the parties disagree about what the judge said should be in the decree. If... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2013
Yes. However, if you have not been served and he was first served, the Courts will communicate with each other to determine which state has Jurisdiction, if children of the marriage are involved.Generally, if the children are with you and you satisfy the Jurisdictional requirements for filing a... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2013
There is no law in Oklahoma that stops one from filing for a dissolution of marriage if they still reside in the same household. The living arrangement may become hostile. Usually, one party requests possession of the home upon filing for dissolution.The Court can then, after a hearing, make one... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2013
You do not have to wait on the outcome of your protective order to start divorce proceedings.
And says that I have to pay for them so he's just gonna short my check! Isn't that contempt of court?
answered on Apr 23, 2013
Yes. That is not a good idea. Your x-spouse could be found to be guilty of direct or indirect contempt of court.
answered on Apr 13, 2013
A person seeking a dissolution of marriage in Oklahoma must have been a resident of the state for the previous six months immediately preceding the filing of the petition for dissolution and further must have been a resident of the County in which they are seeking to file their petition for... View More
The last thing he said to me was to hurry and get my divorce. I have not heard from since than
answered on Apr 13, 2013
If you meet the Jurisdictional requirements for filing a petiton for divorce, now called dissolution in Oklahoma,you may file the petiton and conduct a diligent search for the address of your husband in order to attempt to serve him the Dissolution papers.If you have made a diligent effort to... View More
Iam 35 got married whjen i was 22 i duidnt work he said it costed him more for me to work tban not so i have been totally dependant on him he puts everthing in his name ive got a new job no kids i need a car and alittle support am i entitled to at least something cause he says im not i had nothing... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2013
His ability to pay and your need to be paid will be analyzed along with the division of property. You might get alimony or property in lieu of alimony...
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