Usually, you don’t need the other parent’s permission to go on vacation with your child, but there may be limitations in your custody order.
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Oklahoma lawyer James Wirth was interviewed by KFOR Channel 4 OKC, where he provided his expert opinion on a recent situation.
Tulsa Attorney James Wirth Interview with Channel 4 OKC Read Post »
We filed some motions showing the court that the state did not have proper evidence against her and that they had no probable cause.
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When determining where a child should go after a divorce or separation, courts consider the best interest of the child.
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It’s a difficult situation. It’s impeding visitation rights or failing to protect your child. Speak to an attorney as soon as possible.
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The Millstone Act of 2023 would criminalize licensed medical professionals who provide gender therapy to individuals under 21.
House Bill 1002, also known as the Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act, aims to create a sanctuary state for lawful gun owners.
HB 1002: Sanctuary State for Gun Owners in Oklahoma Read Post »
Over 3,000 bills have been suggested in the Oklahoma legislature, and many will not pass, but there is one particularly interesting proposal.
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If the non-custodial parent doesn’t pay child support, they could face penalties such as up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.
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Parents can make arrangements outside of their order as long as both agree. If one stops agreeing, the original order will be enforced.
Can Parents Agree to Do Things outside of Their Court Order in Oklahoma? Read Post »
Some of these bills will have significant impacts on clients and the community. The session is expected to end in May.
Minor offenses shouldn’t be taken lightly as failure to address them can result in warrants being issued for your arrest and jail time.
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Actual physical control is a crime in which a person is in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Bonding someone out of jail generally involves paying a monetary bond, which is usually posted by a professional bondsman.
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Being a good witness involves being able to remember and provide details of the events leading up to and during your arrest to your attorney.
How Can You Be a Good Witness in Your Own Criminal Case in Oklahoma? Read Post »
A child can express a preference for who they want to live with, but the court ultimately decides if it is in the best interest of the child.
Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With in Oklahoma? Read Post »
Factors that courts look at include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, ongoing domestic abuse, and alcoholism.
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According to Oklahoma Title 43, Section 134, the payments for spousal support shall terminate upon the recipient’s death or remarriage.
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The court defines unfitness of a parent in terms of conditions that inhibit providing for a child’s comfort and development.
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It found that Oklahoma did not have the legal authority to charge defendants who were Indians for crimes that occurred on reservation land.
The OCCA Have Ruled That Kickapoo Nation Reservation Was Disestablished in 1891 Read Post »
The warrant was issued by a magistrate who abandoned neutrality by helping law enforcement redraft the affidavit and sign the warrant.
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