That’s a very interesting scenario. I suppose knowledge of this threat to bring a protective order if you didn’t sign the decree wasn’t available before the protective order was granted? That was clearly the opportunity for you to bring it up, which could’ve potentially prevented the... View More

Great question! I hear this type of question all the time, both from people trying to assert their rights and from people who are inspired by art.

Copyright is more or less literally the right to copy. Does your essay reproduce the song that is the inspiration? Are you copying it to beef... View More

My colleagues raise excellent points. I'd add that it could also be helpful to look into whether there was video footage from any surrounding entities. Additionally review the police report and any other determinations of liability. You mention that your vehicle drove into the side of another... View More

Immediate Medical and Documentation Steps: First, seek prompt medical attention for your wrist injury, even if it seems minor - delayed treatment can complicate injury claims ("delay in treatment" defense arguments), and early medical documentation establishes the connection between the... View More

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answered on Oct 19, 2025

In Oklahoma, either spouse may file for a divorce at any time, even if the other party only wants to separate. Given the issues mentioned, such as financial concerns, outside influence, and unresolved grief, a separation can often increase distrust and compound these problems instead of leading to... View More

Providing such specific legal advice on a forum like this is problematic. If you have fired the attorney who represented you at the preliminary hearing, then you should contact and hire a new attorney. Upon doing so, the questions you have can be answered by your new attorney - after the attorney... View More

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While you can petition on your own "pro se," the court will hold you to the same standards of law, procedure, and evidence as it would an attorney. Every child custody case is controlled by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), a very complicated set of laws... View More

Assuming no prior felony convictions, the sentencing range is 2 years to life in prison and a fine of not less than $250,000 and not more than $500,000. Additionally, for aggravated trafficking, the defendant must serve 85% of the sentence imposed before being eligible for parole. There appears to... View More

This may sound a little archaic, but there will need to be a companion case filed in Oklahoma. These are often referred to ancillary probates. These can typically be handled without the need to travel to Oklahoma. May attorneys charge a flat fee assuming that case will not be contested. The... View More

Based upon the facts you shared the short answer to your question I believe is Yes. You do not "have to" agree to new terms that are material that are different than what you originally agreed to. If you are not interested in the new terms which you mentioned include higher monthly... View More

You are correct in that your first step should be to consult and retain a criminal defense attorney.

Being a criminal defense attorney, if I had a client with evidence (whether it’s text messages, emails, Snapchat, any other vehicle of communication) where are the alleged victim makes an... View More

An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but you posted a few days ago, and the deadline you mention (Sept. 10th) is the middle of next week. I'm sorry about the fire and the ordeal it has caused you. It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond with offers of their services. The format... View More

Addendum - If your back is not up against the wall in terms of that timeframe, due to statute of limitations issues, this looks like something that might benefit from a closer look, exploring all options, whether covered by insurance or not. Taking a case on contingency is usually something at the... View More

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answered on Sep 5, 2025

You must hire an attorney in whatever State the house is in. He needs to conduct a title search, determine ownership, and if a cause of action lies, file suit for Ejectment, Quiet Title and possibly Partition, against any claiming exclusive ownership against the actual Tenants In Common. It will... View More

Primary custody is not automatically granted to the person who resides in the county where the court order has been issued. But joint custody typically requires that the parents can reach agreement on custodial issues. If you can't reach agreement, the joint custody is not working.... View More

If there is a court order to do something, and someone files a request for the court to issue a contempt citation because that person didn’t do what the court ordered, the judge will normally set a hearing on the matter. If someone is found guilty of contempt of court, that someone can be... View More

Your chances of gaining custody of your daughter will depend on several factors.

If the behavior you described happened during a physical separation, his behavior will be evidence that you will want to present at your hearing. If that behavior happened when you were together, the court is... View More

Your training, education and experience will certainly not hurt your chances for full custody. Each case is different. The Court will make a decision based on the "best interests of the child", therefore your situation will be compared with that of the other parent.

If you want... View More

Within ten days of your plea being accepted by the court and the court fixing your punishment pursuant to the plea, you can put in writing to the judge that you wish to withdraw your plea. The court will hold a hearing within 30 days of your written request, and the court will have to determine if... View More

If there is a no-contact order against you, you must honor that order. That means you are going to need an attorney to bring any lawsuit against him to retrieve property you claim that he took.

I recommend that you make a list of each and every piece of property that he took, describing... View More