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BARTLESVILLE LAW BLOG
This blog will discuss the law as it affects residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area. We plan to add new blog posts every two weeks. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics you would like discussed, contact the Persaud Law Office. Also, if you have questions about legal topics, please feel free to submit them.
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How to Get Back Child Support Dismissed
Suppose you have a large child support arrearage. You may be asking: Can back child support be dismissed? The answer, in some cases, is...
Kyle Persaud
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Can Someone Force Me to Sign over My Interest in Property?
With few exceptions, the answer is no. If property is in your name, or if you have an interest in the property, you have the right to...
Kyle Persaud
Dec 19, 20235 min read
What Restrictions Can Oklahoma Place on Your Driver’s License?
Many people in Oklahoma wonder: What restrictions can the state put on my driver’s license? If I get a traffic ticket, or get in an...
Kyle Persaud
Dec 5, 20235 min read
How to Become Executor of an Estate without a Will
Perhaps a relative of yours has passed away, and you would like to become executor of the estate. But your relative died without a will....
Kyle Persaud
Nov 20, 20233 min read
How to Change Your Birth Certificate (or Get a Birth Certificate If You Don’t Have One)
Perhaps you’ve found a mistake on your birth certificate. Or perhaps you don’t have a birth certificate, and you need one. Both...
Kyle Persaud
Nov 6, 20233 min read
New Oklahoma Laws 2023
Every year, I publish a list of new laws that the Oklahoma legislature has enacted in the past year. What follows, is a list of some of...
Kyle Persaud
Oct 23, 202316 min read
Can Police Enforce Civil Law?
Sometimes people have a civil law issue and wonder if police will enforce it. In general, the answer is no. To answer the question, “Can...
Kyle Persaud
Oct 10, 20236 min read
Can You Reverse an Adoption?
If someone else has adopted your biological child, you may wonder: How do I overturn an adoption? Can birth parents get their child back...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Elsewhere on this site, I have discussed when estate planning is necessary, and what types of estate planning devices you may need. (See...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 11, 20234 min read
In Memory: Rod Ramsey
This past week there was sad news at the law office building where we work: Rod Ramsey, one of the attorneys at the office, unexpectedly...
Kyle Persaud
Aug 25, 20231 min read
What Is the Difference Between Common Law and Civil Law?
A commonly searched query on Google is “What is the Difference between Common Law and Civil Law?” The difference between common law and...
Kyle Persaud
Aug 14, 20234 min read
What's the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption?
The short answer is: a guardianship is by nature temporary, but an adoption is permanent. I will explain this in more detail below. Many...
Kyle Persaud
Jul 31, 20235 min read
Estate Planning vs Wills vs Trusts: Know the Difference
Estate planning involves any planning related to the disposition of property after (and sometimes before) a person’s death. A will is a...
Kyle Persaud
Jul 17, 20233 min read
When a civil lawsuit threatens me, what should I do?
Don’t worry First, a word from the Bible: Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and...
Kyle Persaud
Jul 6, 20234 min read
How Long Child Support Modification Takes
In a previous post I discussed how to get your child support reduced. In this post, I will explain how long it takes to modify child...
Kyle Persaud
Jun 19, 20235 min read
What Happens If the Executor Does Not Probate the Will?
When someone writes a will, they typically name an executor – the person who is in charge of filing a probate of the will in court,...
Kyle Persaud
Jun 5, 20232 min read
What Law Protects Against Civil Lawsuits?
If you have been sued, you may wonder: Is there a law that protects me from lawsuits? In general, the law allows all people access to the...
Kyle Persaud
May 23, 20235 min read
How to Get Guardianship of a Parent
As Americans get older, many people have an elderly or incapacitated parent who can no longer care for herself. If this is you, you may...
Kyle Persaud
May 8, 20235 min read
What Are the Main Problems Encountered in Probate?
If you’re planning your estate, or if a relative has passed away and you’re about to go through probate, you are likely wondering: What...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 24, 20234 min read
What is my Role and What is my Attorney’s Role in Negotiating a Settlement?
If you’re in the middle of a lawsuit, or if you’re about to be in a lawsuit, you may be wondering what your role will be, and what role...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 10, 20236 min read
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