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1 Answer | Asked in Native American Law and Probate for Oklahoma on
Q: My great grandfather died without a will and has oil land in Oklahoma still . My grandmother is passed .do I have rights

Has an error to claiming any of that my grandmother was taken from her family and 1930s and never saw her family again. We just in the last five years found out about this land . I have been trying to find somebody to talk to to maybe point me in the right direction . I would love to tell you more

Richard Winblad
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Richard Winblad
answered on Apr 17, 2018

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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I am wanting full custody of my three children? Being a single mom, I can't afford a lawyer. What do I do?

The father isn't a safe person, he drinks constantly, doesn't show up on Fridays to pick them up(court-ordered), doesn't notify me either, doesn't buckle up my children in car seats while driving, has random people around them. I'm scared of my kids safety while he has... View More

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Mar 11, 2018

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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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can a mothers rights be terminated while the mother is incarcerated?

Father and girfriend had child was removed by tribal dhs due to domestic violence and drug abuse.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
answered on Nov 26, 2017

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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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Consumer Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
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

what can I do legaly and can I sue the tribe for this becacause she said the lady said to sign my name on there and she also signed my name on tax papers

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Civil Litigation and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: the secretary of the interior,attorney general and secretary of treasury were all summoned.No answer.Past time.

Im acting Pro Se in a native american civil lawsuit.The District court I filed my complaint summoned the Secretary of Interior Ect.... because of jurisdiction.There has been no answer to my complaint and it is way past the time to answer. why isn't anyone responding to any motion I have asked... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Mar 27, 2017

Did you have a summons properly served on each defendant?

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: How much power does a state have to regulate and tax and/or collect revenue from Tribal Casino's?

By tribal casino, I mean a casino on tribal lands and run by a tribal corportation.

Robert Donald Gifford II
Robert Donald Gifford II
answered on Mar 25, 2017

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Native American Law, Education Law and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Native American foster children are being homeschooled in Ponotoc county Ok. Is this legal?

Foster children are being homeschooled and church at home. Live very secluded lives.

Robert Donald Gifford II
Robert Donald Gifford II
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Native American Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Are native Americans sovereign from maritime law? If so, what excludes them? If my understanding of sovereign is right
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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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