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Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy is a big concern in Wagoner County. One of the questions I get from many of my clients is, “is there anything you can do about my student loan debt?” Sadly, for the vast majority of student loan debt in bankruptcy, the answer is no. Many years ago, Congress determined that almost all student loans should not be dischargeable…
When it comes to the right-of-way laws for emergency vehicles, everyone knows that emergency vehicles have slightly different rules than regular drivers. This is especially true when they are on an emergency call. However, the rules for regular drivers when an emergency vehicle approaches are not as commonly known. This is likely the reason Oklahoma Bill 1113 was implemented in 2015. This bill makes…
When fighting a protective order in Wagoner County, there are many important things to consider. In Oklahoma, protective orders are legal instruments issued by the court. Most of the time these are there to prevent acts of domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or sexual assault. While access to these orders is crucial for the safety and protection of individuals facing genuine threats, there can be…
Workers Compensation partial disability claims in Wagoner County are on the rise. Workers’ Compensation claims can be anywhere from 10%-20% of the workforce annually. This results in payments reaching into the millions. For example, a 2015 survey shows Oklahoma Worker’s Compensation of over $2M paid out over the year to partial disability claims. Thus, this is clearly an industry law finds worth the time…
Stepparent adoption in Wagoner County can be an arduous process to go through. The state of Oklahoma has put in place several laws regarding stepparent adoption. To navigate the legal process of stepparent adoption, you should have a capable and trusted family law attorney on your side. Your attorney can help ensure that your adoption completion process is smoothly and in the shortest possible…
Dying without a will in Wagoner County is fairly common. When an individual dies without a will, the law of “intestate succession” will apply. Under this law, the property of the deceased will go to his or her close relatives. Here’s how Estate Planning and property inheritance works in these circumstances. Dying Without a Will Spousal Share When a persona dies with a will…
Violating a protective order in Wagoner County is a fairly common crime. Often it involves a person who acts against the order due to revenge or anger purposes. For example, a the Choctaw man here in Oklahoma kidnapped his ex-wife from Broken Arrow after she filed a protective order against him. The man took her from her home and transported her to Siloam Springs, Arkansas. …
Recently one of our clients was in a terrible car accident in Broken Arrow. The accident totaled his car and sent him straight to the hospital. Unfortunately our client didn’t have insurance on his car. Because of this, as insurance company’s always do, his claim was contested. In the end we were able to settle his case and get him a fairly lairage sum…
Expungements can remove or “seal” past offenses on your criminal record if you are eligible. Having a past charge or conviction available for the public eye can impose a multitude of burdens in your life when it comes to looking for a job, buying or renting a house, or simply keeping the reputation you need. People often want to know if their conviction is…
Knowing if you can move with your children after getting a divorce in Wagoner County is an important worry to have. The biggest part of a Wagoner County Oklahoma divorce is the child custody arrangement. Many divorced parents have a custody and visitation arrangement in place if they share parenting duties with someone else. Generally, this requires some type of court paperwork to be in…