Oklahoma Law Blog
What Are the Residency Requirements for Divorce in the State of Oklahoma?
To get a divorce in Oklahoma, you or your spouse must be: a resident of Oklahoma for the six months immediately before the petition is filed. Read more »What Are the Statutory Requirements for Guardianship in Oklahoma
A guardian has the legal authority to indefinitely make personal and financial decisions for a child or incapacitated party. Read more »How Does Oklahoma Define Involuntary Manslaughter?
Involuntary manslaughter in Oklahoma is an unintentional killing that is considered homicide. It is a crime of negligence.
Unlike murder, manslaughter is death without intent to kill. Like murder, manslaughter is divided into first- and second-degree. Both types are considered felonies.
If you've been charged with manslaughter in Chickasha, it's important to understand what that means. You should also retain a criminal defense attorney. Read more »Grady County Family Law: Protective Orders
A protective order, also known as a restraining order, is designed to prevent one party from being in proximity to another, usually for safety reasons. When someone is facing a threat or harassment, they may file for a protective order to keep that person away from them.
Protective orders offer space and safety for someone who feels they need to be legally, physically distanced from someone else. One instance when protective orders are often issued is a divorce. If a divorcing couple is dealing with long, drawn-out proceedings, one person may seek a protective order. Read more »Grady County Family Law: Grandparents Rights
Has a recent life change affected the status of your relationship with your grandkid(s)? Perhaps your child went through a separation or divorce. Maybe your grandchild was adopted. Possibly your grandkid's parent is incapacitated or even incarcerated. If you're afraid that your relationship with your grandchild will change, you should know what to expect.
The first thing you should know is that you have no legal right to stay connected with your grandchild. Whether you're related by blood or not doesn't make a difference. If either of your grandchild's parents doesn't want you to see their child, you will have to fight for that right. Read more »
