The Supreme Court ruled that fit parents have a constitutional right to care, custody, and control of their children. That ruling controls how state courts operate. In Oklahoma, a judge can’t grant grandparent visitation rights when the child is a…
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When you leave a job for a new one, you’re looking forward, not backward. Except that your old employer has other plans. They are holding you to a non-compete agreement you don’t even remember signing when you were hired. The employer is saying y…
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Deciding to buy a business is more involved than writing a check and taking a set of keys. The way the deal is structured can affect what the buyer receives, which liabilities may come with the business, and what happens after closing. Existing contr…
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Divorce doesn’t always have to mean preparing for a fight in court. For couples who are willing to work together, collaborative divorce offers another way to resolve issues. Oklahoma has specific laws governing the collaborative process. Unders…
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When most people create an estate plan, they focus on the big decisions: who receives their home, who inherits their savings, and who will handle their affairs. But sometimes the smallest details create the biggest questions. Will their share pass to…
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A handshake may start a business relationship, but most organizations know better than to rely on a verbal agreement alone. Putting expectations in writing can prevent confusion and help everyone stay on the same page. The problem is that not every w…
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You don’t think about your digital life until divorce puts it under a microscope. Suddenly, passwords you never questioned, shared cloud folders, and old login sessions become a problem you didn’t see coming. That’s where things get uncomfortab…
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Most young parents assume estate planning is something they will deal with later, after more assets, more stability, or more time. The reality is simpler and less forgiving. Estate planning for young families is about deciding who raises your kids, w…
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At first glance, buying an existing business can look like the most efficient path to ownership. The systems are already built, the employees are in place, and operations appear to be running smoothly. What buyers do not always see at first is how mu…
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Life doesn’t always follow clean legal lines. This is especially true for relationships. In Oklahoma, those relationships may still qualify as marriage under common law. Couples are often surprised to find out that separation alone is enough to mov…
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