Tulsa Law Blog
What is The Civil Appeals Process in Oklahoma?
If you’ve recently been part of a civil court case in Oklahoma, and you’re considering an appeal, it’s important to understand what the appeals process involves. Read on to learn the steps of an appeal in the Oklahoma civil court system, so you know what to expect and how to proceed. Starting Your Appeal The process begins when you decide…
What Is Contempt of Court in Oklahoma And How Do I Defend Against It?
Oklahoma law recognizes two types of contempt, called direct and indirect contempt. Direct contempt happens in the presence of the judge when someone purposefully interferes with the judge’s job and willfully fails to follow the judge’s orders in court. Indirect contempt happens when the person fails to follow the court’s orders outside of court. In domestic and family law, indirect…
Common Chapter 7 Questions
This blog post is the second installment in our two part blog post covering common chapter 7 bankruptcy questions. If you are drowning in debt and considering bankruptcy as a means to eliminate much of your unsecured debt, we recommend you review Part I of this blog post. While we’ve tried to address most of the common chapter 7 questions,…
Does Old Medical Debt On A Credit Report Hurt Me And Will Bankruptcy Help?
Old medical debt on a credit report can hurt you and filing bankruptcy in Oklahoma can be helpful. When it comes to credit scores, medical debt can play a significant role if it is not addressed promptly. The process of understanding how medical debt impacts your credit score and exploring bankruptcy as a potential solution can be complex and daunting….
What Do I Do If My Child Doesn’t Want To Visit The Other Parent in Oklahoma?
If your child doesn’t want to visit the other parent there are certain things that you should consider. Like other states, Oklahoma considers regular and continuous contact between a minor child and parent an essential part of a parent-child relationship. However, this can be more difficult when parents divorce or when you have an order for paternity setting out custody…
Criminal Charges and Immigration
Many immigrants have questions about Criminal Charges and Immigration today. This is especially true in the wake of increasing government focus on immigration laws in the US. With this in mind, it is important to know how criminal convictions can and will affect immigration. Criminal Convictions and Immigration Status There are two categories of crimes in US criminal law. Depending…