Oklahoma Native American Law Questions & Answers
Q: Is there any way to find documentation for a paternity test that was done in the early 90's for Child support?
Answered on Feb 17, 2019
Q: My great grandfather died without a will and has oil land in Oklahoma still . My grandmother is passed .do I have rights
Possibly, It’s really answer this question requires a lot more information from you I suggest: a attorney that handles probate. If your grandmother theater was entitled to inherit then your parent ( grandmother’s child ) could also inherit
Q: I am wanting full custody of my three children? Being a single mom, I can't afford a lawyer. What do I do?
Sorry, but with so many issues, and for the safety of the kids, You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area, for help with these problems.
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Q: Can a mothers rights be terminated while the mother is incarcerated?
There is no real clear answer, you need to ask this again, and include a lot more facts. But generally, rights cannot be terminated very easily. You should see an experienced family law attorney to help you with this problem.
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Q: my wife took 3 of my car titles in my name only to her indian tribe tag office and came back with titles and in her name
Answered on Oct 30, 2017
Gather the titles and any other info you have and schedule an appt with an attorney to review your case. After looking at everything you have they will be able to tell you your options.
Q: the secretary of the interior,attorney general and secretary of treasury were all summoned.No answer.Past time.
Answered on Mar 27, 2017
Q: How much power does a state have to regulate and tax and/or collect revenue from Tribal Casino's?
The general rule is none, however each tribe enters into a "compact" with the state and the details of that compact govern any monies paid to state coffers.
Q: Native American foster children are being homeschooled in Ponotoc county Ok. Is this legal?
Answered on Mar 24, 2017
To home school children, there must be some form of approval and review. If this is being done without any proper paperwork in place or at least in the process, the children and foster parents could be subjected to truancy laws.
Q: Are native Americans sovereign from maritime law? If so, what excludes them? If my understanding of sovereign is right
Answered on Sep 10, 2015
This is a complex question, and you have not supplied nearly enough information for an accurate answer. In general, native Americans, individually, are not sovereign, although their tribe may be to some limited extent.
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