The short answer is: If you have custody of a child, and you’re moving at least seventy-five miles, you must give your ex-spouse at least sixty days notice in advance of the move. Your ex-spouse then has thirty days to
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The Bartlesville Law Blog, published by Persaud Law Office, covers a range of legal topics relevant to residents of Bartlesville and surrounding Oklahoma counties. The blog addresses family law issues such as divorce, child custody, adoption, and guardianship, as well as estate planning and probate matters. It also discusses civil law, immigration law, motor vehicle regulations, and appellate law. The blog provides practical information on legal procedures, updates on new state laws, and guidance on navigating court processes. It aims to inform the community about local legal developments and resources available through Persaud Law Office.
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Can Your Landlord Come to Your House or Apartment Unannounced?
By Kyle Persaud
The short answer is: your landlord can’t come to your dwelling without notice unless there is an emergency or unless you’ve abandoned the property. Your landlord has the right to enter your dwelling if he gives one day notice, and…
What if You’re an Heir, and Your Decedent Owed Someone Money?
By Kyle Persaud
The personal representative must send notice to all creditors of the estate, and each creditor must respond before a date certain. If a creditor responds and you dispute his claim, the creditor must file suit and the judge must decide…
If a man is listed as the father on the child’s birth certificate, what rights does he have
By Kyle Persaud
If both parents sign an acknowledgment of paternity and agree to list the man as the father on the child’s birth certificate, then both parents have equal rights to the child. If no acknowledgment of paternity has been signed, then…
How to Sue Someone Who Has Posted Intimate Images of You
By Kyle Persaud
It goes by different names – sexting, sextortion, revenge porn, etc. – and in the age of the internet, it’s become a big problem. To remedy this, the Oklahoma Legislature recently enacted the “Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of…
Your Rights if You Are an Heir under the Intestate Succession Law
By Kyle Persaud
If someone dies without a will, he is said to have died “intestate.” If someone dies with a will, but owned property that the will doesn’t mention, this property is “intestate property.” Oklahoma has laws that specify that certain relatives…
Your Rights If Someone Has Left You Property in a Will
By Kyle Persaud
The executor owes a duty to all persons listed in the will. The executor must manage the estate property responsibly, and must distribute the estate property to all persons entitled to it. If the executor does not perform his duties,…
I endorse Steve Campbell for Washington County Assessor
By Kyle Persaud
In the seven years that I’ve been posting this blog, I have never made a political endorsement. This post is a first. I am endorsing Steve Campbell in his campaign for reelection as county assessor. Steve Campbell first became county…
Your Rights as the Beneficiary of a Trust
By Kyle Persaud
If you are the beneficiary of a trust, you have very important rights. Courts have said that trustees owe you “the punctilio of an honor.” If a trustee breaches his duties, you may be able to file suit against the…
The Shai Cooper Act and Relative Adoption in Oklahoma
By Kyle Persaud
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…