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Legal Separation versus Divorce: Which One is Right for Me?
Not all troubled marriages end in divorce. If a married couple desires to separate, but believes that the marriage can be saved; or, that couple desires to stay married for religious, insurance, health, or other reasons, they may petition the court for a legal separation. A legal separation is a court ruling that the conditions or […] Read more »What are Grounds For Divorce In Muskogee, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, in order to receive a divorced, or dissolution of marriage as it is legally referred to, you need to supply the court with sufficient proof that your marriage needs to be dissolved. Generally, Oklahoma is recognized as a “no fault divorce” state, so grounds for divorce can be as simple as irreconcilable differences. […] Read more »
Am I Required To Allow the Police to Search My Car During A Traffic Stop?
Traffic stops can be rather unnerving. This is even true if you have no reason to be nervous about being pulled over. The most nerve-racking aspect of any traffic stop can be having to stand by while the police search your car, looking for any evidence that you have done something wrong. But what most people […] Read more »I was Injured as a Passenger in a Car Accident: Who Can I Sue?
A car accident a can result in serious injuries to a vehicle’s passengers. Passengers may be thrown through windows, crushed against dashboards or ceilings and much worse. As a result, whiplash, broken bones, and even fatalities are unfortunate consequences of car accidents. As a passenger in a car accident, you have the right to be […] Read more »
Key Features of Filing for Bankruptcy in Oklahoma
There are several features of bankruptcy proceedings that are present in nearly every case that are important to understand before filing for bankruptcy. The traditional features of bankruptcy proceedings include the automatic stay, the assignment of a trustee, executory contracts, and the meeting of creditors. The relatively new additions to this list are the “means […] Read more »
