Oklahoma Law Blog
How Does Oklahoma Define Involuntary Manslaughter?
Involuntary manslaughter in Oklahoma is an unintentional killing that is considered homicide. It is a crime of negligence.
Unlike murder, manslaughter is death without intent to kill. Like murder, manslaughter is divided into first- and second-degree. Both types are considered felonies.
If you've been charged with manslaughter in Chickasha, it's important to understand what that means. You should also retain a criminal defense attorney. Read more »Grady County Family Law: Protective Orders
A protective order, also known as a restraining order, is designed to prevent one party from being in proximity to another, usually for safety reasons. When someone is facing a threat or harassment, they may file for a protective order to keep that person away from them.
Protective orders offer space and safety for someone who feels they need to be legally, physically distanced from someone else. One instance when protective orders are often issued is a divorce. If a divorcing couple is dealing with long, drawn-out proceedings, one person may seek a protective order. Read more »Grady County Family Law: Grandparents Rights
Has a recent life change affected the status of your relationship with your grandkid(s)? Perhaps your child went through a separation or divorce. Maybe your grandchild was adopted. Possibly your grandkid's parent is incapacitated or even incarcerated. If you're afraid that your relationship with your grandchild will change, you should know what to expect.
The first thing you should know is that you have no legal right to stay connected with your grandchild. Whether you're related by blood or not doesn't make a difference. If either of your grandchild's parents doesn't want you to see their child, you will have to fight for that right. Read more »Understanding Oklahoma Child Support Laws
Oklahoma child support can be confusing or even daunting. Whether you're paying it or receiving it, it's important to understand the laws. Child support is for people who have a child they are not raising together. It's designed to ensure that the child is being financially supported by both parents. Whether you were never married to the other parent of your child or you got a divorce, one of you will have to pay child support. Read more »Navigating the Oklahoma Divorce Process
Going through a divorce is stressful and often painful. You may find yourself overwhelmed by the process. However, understanding how it works ahead of time can make it easier to navigate. Read more »
