A criminal record isn't like a bankruptcy that disappears off your record after some time. Your rap sheet follows you forever usually. While there are options like expungements and pardons that can potentially wipe the slate clean, there's no guarantee that you'll...
Oklahoma residents know that going through a divorce is tough on everybody involved. It's really difficult to break up a union, but it's even more difficult when there are financial difficulties and losses involved. If the couple is going through bankruptcy on top of...
Many alcoholics who no longer drink never consider themselves “recovered,” but always “recovering.” The recovery road is different for everyone. For some, it’s long and bumpy, with relapses. Others are able to stop drinking and stay sober for the rest of their lives....
2021 has arrived. If you’ve been looking at your finances with despair, it may be time to start making a plan for tackling your debt and overcoming the challenges you’ve been dealing with. 2020 was a tough year for many people in America. Job losses were extensive,...
Self-defense is one of the most basic human rights. While interpersonal violence is typically a legal violation, becoming violent to defend yourself, your property, your family members or an innocent stranger may sometimes be necessary. Unfortunately, some people who...
When many people hear the word bankruptcy, they often think about the prospect of losing it all. That's not always the way things work out, though. While Chapter 7 bankruptcy does involve the liquidation of your assets to pay off your creditors, some property may be...
Here is a child custody scenario: You are divorcing your co-parent and working to create a parenting plan that takes everyone’s needs into account. Unfortunately, your ex refuses to cooperate and is combative anytime you try to have a civil discussion. How will you...
One of the most common issues that arise during divorce in Oklahoma is the process of fighting for custody of a child. Although most state laws will take the side of the mother, it is not a guarantee that the courts will rule against the father. In many cases, the...
Family vacations are usually a bit stressful -- but the stress can intensify following a divorce. Maybe your ex doesn’t like your new partner and doesn’t want the kids spending time with them on vacation. Maybe your ex is just hostile to the idea that you’re taking...
People can drink and drive any day of the week and any time of the year, but there are certain days that have more risk than others. During holiday celebrations, people often have time off of work during which they attend get-togethers where alcohol flows freely. The...
