Many mothers choose to stay at home with their children. Some may ask if not having a job will cause them to lose custody of their children.
Generally, the answer is no. I have never known of a custody case
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Your Rights Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Elsewhere on this blog, I have written that if a debt collector attempts to collect from you, you have certain rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and that the FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from taking certain actions
How Do You Know If Probate Is Necessary?
You have a relative who has passed away, and you wonder if you need to go through probate.
Probate is the process where, after a person dies, the deceased person (the decedent)’s heirs go to court and ask a judge
How Do I Remove the Father's Name on My Child's Birth Certificate if He Is Not the Father?
Someone is listed as your child’s father on your child’s birth certificate, but he’s not the father. You may be wondering: How can you change this?
To have your child’s birth certificate amended and change the designation of the father,
Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights?
The short answer is: A guardianship does override some parental rights, but it does not completely end parental rights.
First, a word about what a guardianship is: A guardianship exists where a person other than a parent has custody of
What to do When You Get Sued for Credit Card Debt
A credit card company has sued you for credit card debt, and you wonder: What can I do? In this post, I’ll describe various courses of action you can take.
First, see if you really owe the money for which
The New Affidavit of Citizenship You Must File with Most Land Deeds
If you have any experience with land dealings, you likely know that any time land is conveyed, the deed (or other document conveying the land) must be filed in the county clerk’s office in the county where the land is
Does a Felony Affect Child Custody?
If you’re in a child custody case and you’ve been convicted of a felony, you may wonder if your conviction will affect your custody case.
In Oklahoma child custody law, there are three classes of felonies: 1) felonies that are
What defines a reasonable settlement?
About two-thirds of civil lawsuits settle out of court. (See a study showing that here.) So, if you’re in a civil lawsuit, you will likely have to ask the question: What is a reasonable settlement?
Many clients, when they
Your Guide to Different Types of Wills
Many people ask: What types of wills are there? What are the different types of wills?
There is really only one type of will. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, a “will” is “A document by which a person directs his