How do I proceed?

You need to consult with a local criminal defense attorney about the specific circumstances of your case before you make the criminal complaint....

Are my license suspended or do I have to wait till my court date if I got pulled over for no insurance

Frequently, in that circumstance, the court will dismiss with costs to the defendant. Remember that the insurance companies give live updates to...

Your attorney should also know the details of the local court rules for entering orders and waiving signatures.

Stepdaughter is 13. Parents were unwed but practice noncourt ordered joint custody. She wants to live with dad, can she decide?

Before anyone can properly answer this question, we need to know if legal paternity has been established—Dad’s name on the birth certificate, filed...

What happens if I voluntarily give up my Grandparent Visitation Order?

If you have an attorney involved, you need to consult with them directly. That said, I suggest being very careful about voluntary dismissal of...

My father has full-custody over me, is it possible to give my sister guardianship without his consent?

At 16, you have the right to nominate a guardian in guardianship proceedings. At 26, your sister is old enough to be a guardian. Guardianship...

What is the time frame of child abandonment in Oklahoma?

You should consult with a local attorney and ask about “guardianship by abandonment.” This form of guardianship has a slightly different procedure...

How to terminate my sons fathers rights?

There’s no private right of action to terminate parental rights in Oklahoma. DHS can move to terminate rights; you, personally, cannot terminate...

Do I need a lawyer in a termination of guardianship case?

If you want to retain the guardianship, then you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

My mom has custody of my son. How do I go about signing temporary guardianship over to her while I go check myself in at rehab?

If DHS has already placed your child with your mother as a next of kin foster placement, that means that a judge has already placed the child into...