Norman Law Blog
Should you choose bankruptcy before divorce?
You and your spouse have decided that you need a divorce. One of the major issues in your marriage is money, and you believe that your spouse just doesn’t know how to save. They spend everything they get, and they’ve often put you in difficult situations due to debt....
Beware a sudden downturn in the family business during divorce
Some couples opt to open a business together in the hopes that it will become successful. Unfortunately, the business might outlast the marriage. This means that the co-owners have to determine how to handle the business. This may involve selling the company, closing...
Protect yourself in a contentious child custody battle
Contentious child custody battles can wear you down, but you don’t have to let the stress consume you. It is possible to minimize your stress and keep yourself protected no matter how many battles you have to fight over this matter. One of the most important things to...
Taxes and divorce: What you should know
It’s tax season once again. It won’t be long before you’ve received all your 1099s, W-2s and other relevant information. That means it’s time to take stock of how your recent separation or divorce will affect your filing status and other important tax concerns. Here...
Oklahoma introduces bill to end life sentences for minors
One of the quirks (or failings) of the American legal system is the fact that criminal defendants under 18 years of age -- minors who can’t legally buy a pack of cigarettes or go into a bar -- can still be sentenced to life in prison. Sometimes the law recognizes that...
5 critical financial components during a divorce
Going through a divorce can be a stressful and anxious experience, but it’s also a time when people must be focused on financial matters that will largely determine how they start the next phase of their lives. If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse are also parents,...
Tailgating? Beware of a DUI this football season
According to studies done by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, university students face higher risks of misusing alcohol due, in part, to their tailgating and pre-gaming activities. While there is nothing inherently risky about tailgating before...
Man charged with driving under the influence after fatal crash
Being involved in a car accident is a difficult situation. When the crash results in a fatality, the event can become even more difficult for the driver considered at fault. Unfortunately, additional complications can arise if officers also believe that a driver was...
Oklahoma man will undoubtedly want to defend against DUI charge
Accusations of driving while intoxicated have the potential of affecting a person's life for a long time. Of course, simply being accused does not mean that a person is guilty. Anyone facing a DUI charge has the opportunity to defend against the accusations in efforts...
Car chase leaves Oklahoma man in need of criminal defense
The manner in which a person chooses to handle criminal charges can depend on many factors. Because no two cases are alike, even individuals in similar situations can have vastly different criminal defense options available to them. For this reason, it is wise for any...
