Oklahoma Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

If you have access to the firearm, you can be charged with possession of a firearm. Doesn't matter if it is in his name. And it makes no sense it is for your protection but kept secured in such a manner you could not access it. He has the right to own a firearm. You are at risk when he does and you share a residence.... Read More

Yes, it will make a difference. If you or your child test positive at birth for illegal substances, your child WILL go to state custody. If you haven't been clean living, it's too late to get that way if you are due in days. Time to find counsel in advance unless you will be relying on appointed counsel.... Read More

Hello, If you presented yourself to an immigration officer at the time of entry you may be able to adjust status in the US, however not only would you have to show you did in fact present yourself for inspection you would also need a waiver of inadmissibility for having misrepresented yourself to an immigration officer. Please contact me for a free consultation to further advise on your specific case.... Read More

The particulars vary by jurisdiction, but interest is generally awarded on any set amount of a debt as a direct and forseeable element of damage.  The idea is that if you hadn't breached the contract, but had paid the money on time, the plaintiff could have invested the money.  At the least, the plaintiff could have put the money in a CD and earned interest on it.  The ability to use the money is worth something; receiving $1000 today is worth more than receiving $1,000 in 3 years.  Because it's so difficult to calculate the exact interest amount which was lost, the interest rates recoverable are generally set by statute.  For example, in NY it's 9%.... Read More

No. Love, faded or otherwise, is not proof of paternity. He could initiate a paternity action, although doing so before birth isn't likely to go very far. Do understand that even though love may fade, even dissolve, if you and he have created a life to come into the world, you both have legal and moral responsibilities to do right by the child, from now to adulthood, and beyond.... Read More

When you rely on an overworked, understaffed law firm to handle your affairs for free, you get what you have gotten. OCSS does what it can, as it can, but is also limited to support issues. Hire counsel. Expect to pay counsel. But also, expect results you can not get otherwise, like the judgments being pursued.... Read More

Very sorry to hear of her injuries. First, do not let the insurance company total the truck and take possession of it. ?Any evidence of faulty equipment exists in that truck and you do not want it to disappear. They can total it, but you can and should accept a lesser amount and retain the truck.You will need a place to store it as well as pay to get it to that place. Hire counsel. Only hire counsel who has prior experience with pursuing faulty airbag issues.... Read More

Many lawyers, unfortunately, will not take a legal malpractice case. Many of us, however, will take such a case so long as we do not have a personal or professional relationship with the lawyer against whom you have the claim. You should be aware, however, that these types of cases are expensive to prosecute so many otherwise good malpractice cases do not end up being pursued just because they are not economically viable. You just need to find a lawyer who will handle the case.... Read More

First, save all texts. Not just on your phone. If you lose it or break it, you lose the texts. Second, let your fiance deal with his ex for now.For good if there are no children where you will be a step-parent. It should be clear there is friction with you. Simply take yourself out of the equation for now. If that causes her to escalate, then it may be time to explore a restraining order. But for now, if you and she do not need a common ground as to minor children she and your fellow brought into the world, then you and she don't have any need for a relationship if she does not want to be a part of your life.... Read More

Hello. Your husband can only petition for your children who were under 18 years of age when you became legally married to him. You can still petition for your daughter as long as she is not married, her nationality will determine how long it will take for her to receive her visa. My firm has clients throughout the United States.  I would be happy to assist you with your immigration matter. Please call for a free initial consultation, we offer payment plans. 915-219-4070 Samuel J. Zermeno, Esq.... Read More