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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes, you will be considered legally married in Oklahoma even if you never turned in your marriage license. The marriage license is a record of your marriage, but it is not required for the marriage to be valid. However, it is important to turn in your marriage license as soon as possible after you... View More 
we are discussing divorce we have already decided on a mutual agreement of assets (what little there is) all going to her and she offered to take full custody but wants zero child support a combination of reasons but mostly my career would not allow me to be the holder and visitation would be very... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2023
In most situations you can deviate from the guidelines, especially if both sides have an attorney, or more specifically the one who would be affected more than the guidelines would reflect. In other words if the one receiving was getting less, if that person was represented, or if one was paying... View More
Adoption -- one-year statute of limitations for challenging
adoption decrees statutory -- limit to be strictly applied. --
The Arkansas Revised Uniform Adoption Act contains a one-year
statute of limitations for challenging adoption decrees; the
legislature's... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2023
This is an Arkansas case and Arkansas law. You could ask an attorney in Arkansas how it affects adoptions within their state (or connected to their state if it is an ICPC adoption). However, in general it does not affect adoptions in Oklahoma, unless Arkansas is where the baby is born, because then... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
In Oklahoma, the disposition of your mother's ashes, which were claimed by your stepfather after her passing in 2015, is typically determined by legal and familial considerations. If your mother had provided specific instructions for the disposition of her remains in a legal document, those... View More
My ex husband’s lawyer says I clipped them where I wanted to. So they can’t be admitted into evidence.
answered on Sep 18, 2023
The good news is the Judge, not the opposing attorney, decides what evidence will be admitted. With that said, you will likely need your own attorney who knows civil procedure and the rules of evidence to properly present your evidence.
Best of luck!
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If your mother left the house to your son in her will or trust, he would become the legal owner upon the appropriate legal proceedings confirming the transfer. However, given that you've resided in the house for 22 years, you might have certain rights or claims. These could be based on... View More
The parent maintains parental rights and would like a copy of the police report.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
In Oklahoma, if a child who is under the care of a foster family is involved in an auto accident, the parent who still retains parental rights may have the legal right to obtain the accident report. Typically, parents have the right to access information related to their child's well-being and... View More
I lost both my parents in one year. I was not informed of my mothers passing until she had been dead three days. My sister proceeded to have me thrown off my parents property. She embezzled money from him and then when he thought he was making my first cousin power of attorney she filed a will... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
I'm really sorry to hear that you're experiencing this. It sounds like a really difficult situation.
In a situation like this, it is crucial to get legal assistance. Even though you mentioned that you cannot afford an attorney, you still have options. Many jurisdictions have... View More
There is no court order for this and they are trying to bribe him with 5k to sign his rights over even though he wants to see his son is this legal
answered on Aug 16, 2023
If he has custody and the other parent is withholding the child, he needs to quickly take legal action to enforce the court order. The court can only help him if he is takes the proper steps to bring this matter to court.
Best of luck!
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?
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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
I called her Medical insurance company and they said that they couldn't talk to me as they didn't have an OK DPOA. The GA DPOA had 2 witnesses and a Notary.
answered on Jul 11, 2023
Sorry to hear of your headache with the insurance company. This is difficult to answer without seeing the power of attorney your mother signed.
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Oklahoma Statutes Title 56 OS Sec. 3006(C) states:
C. A power of attorney executed other than in this state... View More
Is that true?
what the laws on that
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
The legal age of majority in most states in the United States is 18. Once you reach the age of 18, you are considered an adult and generally have the legal right to make decisions about where you live.
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
The poa under Powers of Attorney in Fact. states my power "include...to exercise...control & powers with respect to all of my property"
To sell, mortgage, or lease any and all real estate and interests in oil gas or other minerals, wheresoever situated, owned by me, and to... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
From what is stated, it appears that you have the authority to sell real estate.
complaining party wants done?
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Context and details are always critical, so I think an attorney would need to first know the specific situation you are referring to in order to know whether or not there might be a duty to do, or not do something.
If you have a specific situation, contact an attorney directly (don't... View More
My son has full custody of his daughter and the child’s mother either won’t meet him at the court ordered time and location when he is supposed to get her back after visitation with her mom or she has him driving everywhere to pick up child. There’s more to all of this but that’s about what... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2023
If the court order is clear about visitation exchanges, then it is a matter of enforcement of the order. If the order is not clear about exchanges, then it may need to be modified. Meet with an attorney and after the attorney reviews your case they will be able to explain your options and a plan... View More
I don't know where to find or how to draft. Unable to retain lawyer. But judge isn't following proper procedures, opposing counsel allowed to make hearings without motions per decree. Contempt motions. Motion for refused drug test to show as positive. And more..but where do I find these?... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2023
It is unfortunate that you feel the judge is ignoring procedure and the opposing party is getting away with things you do not agree with. You will not find any such forms here. This is a forum to get general answers to questions. I am not sure why you are unable to retain an attorney, but if you... 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!
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