Tulsa Law Blog
What Is The Purpose of a Family Trust in Oklahoma Estate Planning
Understanding the purpose of a family trust is important when considering estate planning. A family trust is a powerful estate planning tool designed to protect and manage assets for the benefit of family members. Whether used for wealth preservation, tax advantages, or asset protection, a family trust can provide significant benefits for both the grantor and beneficiaries. What Is a…
Does Oklahoma Allow Filing Bankruptcy on Past Rent?
Filing bankruptcy on past rent is a solution for many renters in Oklahoma. As inflation continues to grip the economy and wages remain steady, many Americans have faced hard financial decisions. In these trying economic times, you may have fallen behind on your rent. As your bills mount, you may be searching for a way to obtain relief. Bankruptcy was…
Tulsa Lawyer Examines Oklahoma Manslaughter Charges
Oklahoma manslaughter charges are very serious and could land an excused person in jail. In January of 2017, a Minnesota man was charged with manslaughter after shooting at trespassers on his property. The group was casing his house early in the morning for a future burglary attempt. The owner awoke to the noise and discharged two shots, hitting one of…
What Are Some Animal Abuse Laws in Oklahoma and What Are The Penalties
Animal abuse laws in Oklahoma are under new scrutiny. This is based on the latest brutal attack by a dog groomer here in Tulsa. In the video you see a dog groomer is beating a dog to death. There are several State laws pertaining to this kind of animal abuse. Specifically, animal abuse laws are under Title 21 of the…
Oklahoma Divorce Rate One of Highest in the Country
The United States as a country has a very high divorce rate. The Oklahoma divorce rate is is one of the largest in the country. In 2012, Oklahoma divorce rate was ranked third, behind Nevada and Maine, as having one of the highest divorce rates, at 12.9%. More recent statistics show that Oklahoma has 13 divorces per 1,000 marriages per year. Divorce…
Child Care Abuse Charges
In April of 2017, parents of a 4 year old girl confronted a Nebraska daycare worker after witnessing a video of child care abuse against their daughter. The worker full force punches the girl in the arm and violently shakes the girl on the video after the girl begins crying. The parents of the girl are pressing charges against the…