Thanks to a new law, it’s now easier to adopt a relative’s child in Oklahoma. You no longer need a preplacement home study. Many people in Oklahoma want to adopt their relatives’ children. However, the process of adoption has long
Persaud Law Office
Persaud Law Office is a legal practice based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, serving clients primarily in Osage, Washington, and Nowata Counties. Founded by Attorney Kyle Persaud, the office provides legal services across a range of practice areas including family law, estate planning and probate, civil law, immigration, and motor vehicle issues. The firm also handles appellate matters and commercial driver's license cases. The office publishes a blog that offers practical legal information relevant to Oklahoma law, such as court procedures, adoption, marriage legality, and legislative updates. The content aims to inform local residents about legal processes and recent legal developments without substituting for personalized legal advice.
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Stepparent Adoption in Oklahoma: Legal Process Explained
In general, the rules for stepparent adoption in Oklahoma are the same as the rules for any other adoption in Oklahoma. However, there are important differences in stepparent adoption; the biggest difference being that stepparents may be exempt from some…
The Nowata County District Court: How It Works
The Nowata County District Court is an Oklahoma state court, located in Nowata, Oklahoma. The Nowata County District Court may hear almost all court cases where venue is appropriate in Nowata County. The Nowata County District Court has two judges:…
The Osage County District Court: How It Works
The Osage County District Court is a court of the state of Oklahoma. The Osage County District Court is a court of “unlimited jurisdiction.” This means that the Osage County District Court may hear any type of case for which…
The Washington County District Court: How It Works
The Washington County District Court is the state court that serves Washington County, Oklahoma. The Washington County District Court may hear any type of case where venue in Washington County is appropriate, as long as there is no law specifically…
Understanding Small Claims Court in Washington County: A Local Guide
Elsewhere on this site , I have explained small claims procedure in Oklahoma. In this post, I’ll discuss small claims court specifically in Washington County. What is small claims court? In Oklahoma, “small claims court” refers to cases where the…
Executor Duties in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know
Perhaps someone has named you an executor in their will. Or maybe you’re writing a will, and you are thinking about whom to name as executor. Or perhaps a court has appointed you executor of someone’s estate. Or maybe you…
Divorce in Oklahoma: Step-by-Step Guide for Bartlesville Families
Every county handles divorce cases differently. Since most of my practice is in Washington County, I will focus this post on how the Washington County courts manage divorce cases . Before you file: Make sure Washington County has jurisdiction Under…
Beware of Fortunetellers Who Try to Scam You
A recent news story (available here and here ) describes how a woman claiming to be a “fortune teller and feng shui master” allegedly defrauded $70 million from someone in Sydney , Australia. Prosecutors have charged the woman, along with…
What Is Probate? A Guide for Bartlesville Families
Probate is where a court distributes property of a deceased person. In two previous posts ( here and here ) I describe what happens in probate court in Oklahoma. In this post, I describe the probate process specific to Bartlesville.…