Child Support for Professional Athletes and Millionaires
Overview of Child Support Determinations Child support is paid by one parent to the other in a divorce or paternity case and the purpose is to provide for the needs and expensive of the child. In Oklahoma child support is calculated by on a statutory formula based on the spouses’…
Understanding the Military Divorce Process
Divorce is a difficult process both emotionally and legally. The legal issues, financial issues, and other decisions you will face during the process can be overwhelming. You can reduce your stress and save time and money by understanding the process of military divorce. The best first step is to hire…
Pre-Trial Detention in Federal Criminal Prosecution
The procedures and standards governing pretrial detention in federal court were modified substantially in 1984 with the Bail Reform Act of 1984 (18 U.S.C. § 3142). The modification was made to give courts adequate authority to make pre-trial decisions that consider the dangers of an individual’s release in lieu of…
Military Spouse Benefits After Divorce
What military divorce entitlements belong to a former military spouse? This is one of the most common questions we receive from spouses of military members that are facing military divorce in Oklahoma. Former military spouses are entitled to a number of military benefits, if they have been married for a…
Military Justice Article 32 Hearing Standard Procedure and Script
Overview of Article 32 Hearing In order for military charges and specifications to be be referred to trial by General Court-Martial, the case and evidence must be considered by a Preliminary Hearing Officer in an Article 32 Preliminary Hearing prior to referral to the General Court-Martial. Uniform Code of Military…
Right to Counsel: Do I Have the Right to an Attorney, if I am Testifying before a Federal Grand Jury?
The short answer is no, you do not have the right to counsel, if you are testifying before a federal grand jury. The right to counsel comes from the Sixth Amendment and is guaranteed to every person; however, that right only applies in criminal proceedings. The right to counsel in…
Failure to Report for Duty in the Military
Failing to report for duty can carry serious consequences in the military, in fact, desertion during armed conflict can carry the ultimate punishment. It is highly important that if you are a member of the armed forces and you are required to be somewhere designated by the military that you…
Military Justice Article 32 Preliminary Hearing: Military Criminal Defense
Overview of Article 32 Hearing Article 32 hearings are conducted by a preliminary hearing officer, Judge Advocate, that is responsible for considering all the evidence presented by the parties during the Article 32 hearing and evaluating that evidence compared to the charges and specifications preferred (brought) against the accused in…