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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

DUI License Suspension after First-time DUI Offense

Drunk driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances is one of the most commonly prosecuted offenses in courts across Oklahoma. Additionally, when a person is prosecuted for a DUI in Oklahoma, they likely will suffer driver’s license consequences as well.  In Oklahoma, the chance your…

How to Get Divorced in the Military and save your Military Retirement?

Divorces are naturally complicated. Each party involved is sure to undergo some form of financial, emotional, and legal stress during the process. However, things become much more complicated when there is a service member involved. Outside the regular issues that couples fight over during a divorce in Oklahoma, military pension…