Oklahoma Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

You appear to be a pregnant unwed mother. As you are not married, the putative father has neither custody nor visitation rights until either he, you or the state, if you are receiving state assistance, takes the putative father to court and establish him as the legal father. He can seek custody or visitation if he elects, as part of a paternity proceeding, but if he does not, he will simply have a financial obligation to support his child. Not every person, male or female, who helps create a child, stands up to be counted. So, at this time, unless the state or you or he already has an active action, you can move, or not, as you elect. If there is an action in place, and if you do not have counsel, reconsider that choice. If you do have counsel, ignore everything I just wrote and go see your counsel. He or she is in the best position to advise you.... Read More

There is no ASAP when the other party can not be found. You will need to make efforts to serve the other party, and document the efforts. Then, if the other party remains in an unknown status, you make application to the court to serve the person by publication. Once the court approves, if it agrees that sufficient effort has been made, you then publish the notice in the appropriate paper of record for the appropriate number of weeks. If you reach this point and still do not know where the other party is, a divorce can be granted.... Read More

It depends upon (a) whether you knew of the lies during the divorce or only learned of them after the divorce was final and (b) how long it has been since your divorce decree was entered.  Check Rule 60.2 of the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure for the grounds and time periods for reopening a divorce due to newly found evidence, etc.  Cathy Naugle, Boise, Idaho family law attorney merrisnaugle.com    ... Read More

Until you have at least one missed payment, they wouldn't have a right to pick up your car. that's why they want something in writing, not a phone call. Tell the bank when you are coming and request they have their paper ready. Arrange for a friend to follow you to the bank. Deliver the car you want to surrender, sign off and have your friend drive you away. If no friend is available, take a cab away from the bank. If your bank is in another city or state, that makes it harder. Maybe a friend or someone else you know can hold the car until the paperwork is in order.... Read More

Whether you talk to the detective or not, you will likely be charged with a crime. You already made an admission to the employer regarding your actions. If this is your first time in trouble with the law, you will likely be treated as a first-timer. Before you waltz yourself voluntarily into the police station and do their job for them, you might, read that as you really should, decide to contact a criminal defense attorney first.... Read More

Act quickly. You want to work this out by being proactive, not by talking to the judge via a video arraignment after getting arrested because your head was in the sand. Talk to your attorney or other counsel of choice. Talk to your bondsman to be certain he/she/they are willing to stay on your bond. Do a walkin with counsel and bondsperson present to surrender yourself. Do not try to bamboozle the court with a ham fisted excuse. The bottom line is it was your responsibility to be present and you were not. Own that. It will make a difference. Do not blame a boss, a spouse, a main squeeze, a doctor, or anyone else. You blew it and you are truly sorry.... Read More

If the doctor was negligent in misdiagnosing your illness, he cna be liable for any damages you suffered due to the misdiagnosis.  As this occurred 3.5 years ago, however, you might have a limitations problem; I don't know what the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is in Oklahoma.... Read More