For most people, the personal injury insurance claim process is confusing. For most in fact, only the accident itself is more bewildering that the claims process that follows. Read here to learn how insurance claims work in an Tahlequah, Oklahoma personal injury case, including the most commonly disputed issues and the main factors that will […]
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Every parent has a legal obligation to support their biological children, marital or non-marital. Learn how Tahlequah, Oklahoma child support is determined and what happens when paternity is contested. As always, a Tahlequah attorney is your best source for case-specific advice. Tahlequah, Oklahoma Child Support Facts Child support is the duty of financial support that […]
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There are several things you can do after a car accident in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to preserve your ability to seek and receive compensation for your injuries and financial losses. Here is a list of what to do after a car accident in Oklahoma. Contrary to popular belief, insurance companies work to benefit themselves, not you. […]
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Accidents are a part of everyday life. Personal injury cases allow the victims of accidents a means of seeking compensation from the person who caused the accident for the losses they incurred as a result of the accident. Read further to find out common types of Tahlequah, Oklahoma personal injury cases. Personal Injury Cases in Tahlequah, […]
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Federal and Oklahoma state bankruptcy laws provide consumers (and businesses) financial relief by offering a total discharge of their unsecured, non-priority debt under Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Alternatively, consumers can restructure their debt payments under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. To learn the differences between filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Oklahoma bankruptcies in Tahlequah, read the following. Oklahoma Bankruptcies in […]
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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Offense in Tahlequah, Oklahoma? No criminal offense should be considered minor, if you want to avoid a conviction on your record as well as prevent the loss of employment and your standing in the community. Read on for more on why you need a lawyer for even […]
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An accident may be the result of multiple causes. When this happens, the courts will use specific theories of liability to determine who is responsible and to what extent. Fortunately, Oklahoma is one of the many states that does not bar individuals from filing personal injury claims in Tahlequah to receive compensation for damages sustained in […]
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As time passes after your divorce, you may come to the realization that your divorce decree is unfair or unreasonable due to changes that have taken place in your life since the decree was ordered. For instance, if your income has significantly decreased, the cost of raising your children has significantly increased, or you were […]
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When spouses divorce, a court must determine how their marital property will be divided. This includes their houses, cars, furniture, collectibles, and even their pets. Read further to learn how marital property is divided in a Tahlequah, Oklahoma divorce. Marital Property in Tahlequah, Oklahoma In Oklahoma, only the couple’s marital property will be divided during […]
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Learn why you never take a DUI arrest lightly. Find out what the consequences of a DUI conviction are and what DUI In Tahlequah, Oklahoma entails. You should should never take a DUI arrest lightly. Even a conviction on a misdemeanor DUI charge can result in a fine of up to $1,200 and a minimum […]
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Couples get married for a variety of reasons: love, money, or convenience. This often takes place during a fancy ceremony where the couple exchanges wedding vows before friends and family. Sometimes, however, a marriage takes place during a simple ceremony before a judge, justice of the peace, or clergyman. But regardless of why and how […]
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Whether you are male or female, if you have been married for a significant period of time and are now divorced, you may have to pay alimony to your former spouse. Here is a brief description of how alimony works in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. What is Alimony in Tahlequah, Oklahoma? Alimony, also called “spousal support,” is […]
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You can modify a Tahlequah divorce decree if you have proof of a significant change in circumstances that has taken place since your divorce decree was granted and that was not anticipated, and such that it now causes the terms of your divorce decree to be unreasonable. Modifying Property Division After Tahlequah, Oklahoma Divorce Although […]
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Among the biggest concerns of divorcing spouses is how the assets that they have shared during their marriage will be divided after they divorce. Who will get the house? The car? The dog? States vary regarding how marital property is divided in a divorce. Here is a brief explanation of how property is divided between […]
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There are serious consequences to any felony conviction in Oklahoma. Be convicted of a felony and you may be sentenced to spend time in a state penitentiary and ordered to pay stiff fines. In addition, having a felony conviction on your record will make it more difficult to find employment, rent property, or work in […]
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First-time DUI offenders are rarely sentenced to jail time in Oklahoma. Nonetheless, whether or not you receive jail time for a DUI in Tahlequah, Oklahoma will depend on a number of different factors, primarily: Where you were charged, a district or municipal court; Prior DUI offenses you have on your record; Did the DUI result […]
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If your ex is planning to move to another state with your children, you may be able to stop the move by lodging a formal objection with the family court. Read further to learn about family law in Tahlequah and how it can help you prevent your ex from relocating your children. How to Object to Your […]
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Oklahoma’s new DUI-D law makes it illegal to drive with even trace amounts of illegal drugs in your system. The new law creates a zero-tolerance standard for driving with the presence of metabolites that indicate the recent use of any Schedule I controlled substance in your body. Of specific concern are metabolites indicating the recent […]
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Child custody is without a doubt the single most contentious family law issue caused by divorce. There are basically two forms of child custody in Tahlequah, Oklahoma: Physical custody; and Legal custody. Read further to find out the difference between physical and legal custody in Tahlequah. The Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody in Tahlequah […]
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Acts of adultery are often hard for couples to get past. Studies have shown that 50% of all married couples struggle with issues of adultery at some point during the marriage, which becomes the basis for divorce in approximately one-third of these cases. Issues with Adultery in a Tahlequah, Oklahoma Divorce Adultery can be simply defined as […]
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In many states, misdemeanors are divided into categories based on the severity of the underlying crime. For example, Class 1 for the most serious misdemeanor offenses and Class 2 and 3 for less serious offenses. In Oklahoma, however, no such distinction is made among misdemeanor crimes, and all misdemeanors are subject to a maximum of […]
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If you are unaware of the difference between DUI and DWI in Oklahoma, you are one of many. In Oklahoma, DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, while DWI stands for Driving While Impaired. Read further to find out the difference between DUI and DWI in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. DUI Vs. DWI In Tahlequah, Oklahoma In […]
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Liability is based on fault in a Tahlequah personal injury case. This means that an individual will not be required to compensate you for injuries you have sustained in an accident unless that person is at fault to some degree. Fault in a Tahlequah personal injury case is based on negligence or intent. Someone is […]
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The length of time it will take to settle your personal injury claim in Tahlequah, Oklahoma will depend on a number of different factors, primarily the nature and extent of your injuries and whether you need to file a lawsuit or not. A Tahlequah attorney can help you make these determinations. How The Nature Of […]
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This article explains how damages are determined and by whom as well as which factors will be taken into consideration in determining the amount of damages you will be awarded in a Tahlequah, Oklahoma personal injury case. This information will be helpful to you and your Tahlequah attorney when deciding if filing a personal injury […]
