What Spousal Benefits Exist in a Military Divorce?
The laws surrounding divorce are always complex, but they are even more intricate when one spouse is in the military. There are several types of retirement benefits, healthcare options, and other assets to consider, so you’ll need the help of a competent military divorce attorney who is familiar with both…
Is It Possible to Clean my Criminal Record in Oklahoma?
Cleaning a criminal record is also known as Expungement. Under Oklahoma’s law, there are two types of expungements; arrest expungement – also called “section 18 expungement” and deferred sentences expungement – also called “991c expungement.” An arrest or section 18 expungement seals arrest records thus blocking them from public access….
7 Things you Should Know about Father’s Rights in Divorce
Fathers and mothers have distinct and important roles in the development of a child. Children who grew up without their fathers or mothers are more likely to show emotional, physical, and/or mental vulnerability compared to those who did. Fathers have the same rights as mothers, in Oklahoma divorce proceedings. Unfortunately,…
Is Getting an Expungement in Oklahoma worth it?
Mistakes are bound to happen. However, some mistakes attract grave consequences compared to others. One type of mistake that can lead to a grave consequence is being charged with a criminal offense, especially if it leads to a criminal conviction. The aftermath of a criminal conviction may affect all areas…
7 Key Steps to Avoid Jail on DUI Charges
Being charged with a DUI offense in Oklahoma is a serious matter. Difficult consequences, potentially including jail time, may result, if your DUI case is not handled properly. In Oklahoma, defendants facing a DUI, after former conviction or a felony DUI can face prison time for a second or subsequent…
Expungement of a VPO
Expungement Overview An expungement is a process through which a court may order your past to be sealed from the public view. The purpose of an expungement is to protect the privacy interests of certain individuals that qualify and allows those individuals to move forward in life without events from…
Expungement in Oklahoma: How to Seal Your Criminal Records
In order to seal your arrest or criminal case record in Oklahoma, you must qualify for and obtain an expungement order in the District Court where your arrest and criminal record are held. Our team of Fierce Advocates would be glad to help you seek an expungement of your records,…
Ask a Military Divorce Lawyer: Who Gets Custody in a Military Divorce?
If you’re contemplating a divorce in Oklahoma City, you likely want to know who will get custody of your child. This fear may be especially prominent if you or your spouse is a service member occasionally deployed outside of the country. The best way to preserve your parental rights, and…