Child Support Calculation in Wagoner County

child support calculation

Child Support Calculation in Wagoner County doesn’t have to be so difficult. With that said sometimes problems make it harder than it needs to be. One of the most common questions we receive as Family Attorneys in Wagoner is:  How does someone calculate child support?  They also ask if child support can be modified. Well, this begins under Title 43 §118-120.  Further, these statutes…

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Marriage Visa Applications

Marriage Visa

People wishing to marry a non-citizen must apply for a marriage visa.  This is also the K-1 visa or Fiance Visa.  The process is simple, but does take work to accomplish.  This is why of the 500,000 visas issued each year, there are only 30,000 which are for a marriage visa.   This article will explain the steps for a marriage visa and if you…

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Understanding Workers Compensation Law

File a workers compensation claim

Injuries on the job are a major problem in the Oklahoma workforce.  In fact, in 2016 over $60 million was paid out in workers compensation law cases.  Thus, employers must carry Workers Compensation insurance.  This insurance pays medical and lost wages for any employee who receives injuries while working on the job.  In exchange for accepting these benefits, the worker further waives the right…

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Modifying Child Support Payments

Modifying Child Support

When it comes to modifying child support support payments, our clients almost always ask about how to figure it.  This is especially true when a client comes to us with need of a child support payments modification.  In the state of Oklahoma, the law requires that both parent’s income be part of the formula.  As a result, it looks at gross monthly income of…

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Inheritance for Grandchildren

Creating a Testamentary Charitable Donation

According to the AARP, over 10% of children in Oklahoma live with their grandparents in the home.  Further, of these almost 80,000 grandparents are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren.  As a result, many people want to provide an inheritance for grandchildren in their last will and testament.  This is something that is possible. Leaving Inheritance for Grandchildren First and foremost, to leave an…

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Burn Injuries in Workers Compensation

Independent contractor in Workers Compensation

 Burn Injuries at work entitle you to medical treatment and many other benefits. Those benefits include temporary and permamant disability payments, depending on the sevarity of your injury.  In July of 2017, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) began a partnership with the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) drug development company.  This partnership is focusing on creating an antibody that fights release of histones.  Histones are proteins…

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Can I be Fired for Filing Bankruptcy

Fired for Filing Bankruptcy

Can I be Fired for Filing Bankruptcy is a question we get all the time. Filing Bankruptcy is a nerve wracking process for many people.  There are questions about credit, keeping homes and vehicles, and also future income.  Of these concerns, our clients often ask if they can be fired for filing bankruptcy. Can I be Fired for Filing Bankruptcy? The initial answer is…

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Defending Homicide Crimes in Oklahoma

Homicide Crimes

Homicide Crimes in Wagoner County are prosecuted on a daily basis. Many television shows focus on the crime of homicide.  These often have a group of agents attempting to find the perpetrator and solve the crime using forensics and policing.  However, homicide crimes are often less sensational.  Oftentimes, homicides are accidental and occur when an offender is in the process of another crime.  For…

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Kidnapping Charges

Burglary Crimes

Kidnapping is a crime that news outlets and Hollywood sensationalizes for audiences.  However, it is more common than many people realize.  For instance, approximately 203,000 children face kidnapping annually.  This is only children, and does not include adults or college students.  As you can imagine, this crime affects people in a devastating way whether they are the victim, wrongly accused, or an actual offender….

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Stalking Laws in Wagoner County

Stalkeing laws

Stalking laws are enforced by the criminal courts in Wagoner County. In November of 2017 a Florida woman was charged with stalking.  She became angry when Nascar Driver Tony Stewart refused to sign a piece of memorabilia.  Afterward, the woman vandalized his home and made over 300 calls to him, his family, and his company.  Finally, the woman called authorities to report that his plane…

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