Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Oklahoma A federal prosecutor – officially called an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) – is the most elite member of the law enforcement community. They have far more time and resources than any local prosecutor and they are supported by elite investigators of the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies. […]
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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Attorney The medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma is growing fast and the legal issues arising for related businesses are brand new in the state since passage of SQ 788. Medical marijuana industry businesses need an Oklahoma medical marijuana attorney who focuses on their unique issues to help them navigate the legal uncertainties […]
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Family Violence and Abuse in Oklahoma Divorce Family conflict often precedes a divorce or child custody dispute. In some cases, conflict that precipitated a divorce escalates to violence or threats when one partner files for divorce. As divorce attorneys, our office also works as Tulsa domestic violence attorneys. We have encountered a wide range of […]
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Helping Grandparents Adopting Grandchildren Grandparents can often be highly important figures in the lives of their grandchildren. They can be role models and provide love, guidance, and support. In some situations, a grandparent can take on an even bigger role if they decide to legally adopt a grandchild in Oklahoma. They then become a parent […]
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You Have a Right to an Attorney — Use It! To be charged with a sex crime can trigger some of the most abject despair any criminal defendant may face. Fear can cloud critical thinking at the very time crystal-clear reasoning is required to navigate a potentially life-changing situation. It is not a situation to […]
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What Happens When You Get Domestic Violence Charges Like most states, Oklahoma classifies certain crimes as domestic abuse when they occur among family members and among people in intimate or dating relationships. Oklahoma domestic violence charges can have more severe penalties than the same act committed against a stranger or casual associate. The reason crimes […]
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Protecting the Stability of Oklahoma Foster Families Parenting a child can be one of the most difficult and the most rewarding endeavors anyone might choose. To become a foster parent can double the difficulty. As a foster parent you open yourself to the greatest hardships any parent can face, with only a vague hope of […]
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Never Let Chance Steer Your Driving Career As an Oklahoma attorney, I know it takes hard work to get and keep a professional license. When you have a CDL, it is because you put in the time it takes to earn that commercial drivers license. You invested in training then took time to build a […]
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When to Fight a Traffic Ticket in Oklahoma It starts with a sudden pulse of red and blue light in your mirror. Your heart rate quickens and your palms start to sweat. Why the fear? You are not transporting illegal drugs and you have no burglary tools spread across the back seat, so the simple […]
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Is an Oklahoma Common Law Marriage Valid? It is a question often asked of a Tulsa family lawyer: “Is an Oklahoma common law marriage valid?” On the one hand, Oklahoma laws require marriages to be “contracted by a formal ceremony.” Okla. Stat. tit. 43 § 7a Oklahoma courts, on the other hand, have a more […]
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Don’t Take Chances With Your Workers’ Comp Since 1915, employees injured on the job in Oklahoma have been entitled to workers’ compensation for medical care and other costs. And as surely as the sun will rise, some employers will try to evade their obligation to care for injured workers. That’s when you need a Tulsa […]
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Have You Been Denied Your Unemployment? When you work for an employer, money is deducted from your pay check to cover Tulsa unemployment insurance. So, when you are laid off or fired, you are entitled to unemployment benefits and compensation unless your employer can prove “misconduct.” Many times, though, employees will receive letters denying them […]
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Probate Process: A Perplexing Maze When someone you dearly love has passed away, probate procedures may be the last thing on your mind. That’s when you need the help of an experienced Tulsa probate attorney. If you neglect the complex transitional tasks associated with probate, your loved one’s final wishes may be neglected while strangers […]
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Protective orders, also called restraining orders, can be useful tools for preventing interpersonal violence. Unfortunately, the easy-to-obtain orders have at times been abused to gain leverage in divorce, to influence a child custody decision, or even just to embarrass the other party in a dispute. If you’ve been served a temporary restraining order, it’s important […]
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When A Child Support Order No Longer Fits Modification of terms to reflect changes of circumstance can significantly change the impact of a child support order. The family law attorneys at Wirth Law Office provide up-to-date expertise for parents seeking modification of child support orders. Parents seek a Tulsa child support modification for many reasons, […]
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Grandparents Rights: A Gray Area We may become wiser with age, but when it comes to Tulsa grandparents rights and Oklahoma courts, your wisdom might not carry much weight. Unexpected changes such as divorce, separation, adoption, the incapacity of a parent due to illness, or even the incarceration of a parent can tear down bridges […]
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Because Parental Relationships Matter To be accused of Tulsa child neglect is any parent’s worst nightmare. It can come as a surprise, leaving you stunned and confused. You answer a knock on the door and a stern social worker is standing there, backed up by a couple of down-to-business police officers. It’s a child services […]
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For What Matters Most, Get the Best Representation A parent’s bonds with their children are among the deepest emotional ties we enjoy. When divorce or separation divides a family, or a child is born to parents who have not established a family, those emotions can be strained. The court’s role in such circumstances is to […]
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Support For Your Child’s Future Childhood is a vital but fleeting stage of any life. When a parent lacks the resources to provide for a child, the results can be devastating. Researchers have found that children who enjoy the financial support of both parents have a better chance of success in life. When you are […]
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Why do people hire a Tulsa guardianship attorney when someone they love faces a hearing about a court-appointed guardian? Simply put, because they care. Courts appoint guardians to make decisions for a person who lacks sufficient capacity to manage their own needs, such as to provide food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and other necessities. The […]
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Adoption: A Gift of Love Adopting a child can be a heartfelt act of generosity and a beautiful way to extend a family’s love. For a parent unable to provide the care and secure environment a child needs, giving a child new parents through adoption can be a selfless act that allows all involved to […]
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Tulsa Paternity Determination Erases Doubt Setting up paternity, or paternity determination, is the process of establishing who is the father of a child. People often consult a Tulsa paternity determination attorney when there is dispute over the parentage of a minor child. When both parents of a child agree about who is the father, Oklahoma […]
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Tulsa divorce is more than just a legal dispute involving property and money — it is a process that results in a court order that can affect you the remainder of your life. The emotions conjured by the prospect of filing for divorce in Oklahoma can range from fright to freedom. Even a divorce that […]
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Oklahoma Divorce, Custody, and Paternity Lawyer Family law is among the oldest recorded areas of jurisprudence for obvious reasons. You care about your loved ones above all else. You want the best for them, and you want the assurance that your rights under the law — and theirs — are protected. The principles of family […]
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Let a Tulsa Oklahoma Trust Attorney Protect Your Estate A trust can be an invaluable tool for protecting the value of your estate. Revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts are legally classified as express trusts for a simple reason: they express a person’s intentions with respect to their property. The difference between the two most common […]
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