Monthly Archives: January 2015

Gay Parental Rights in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma courts have ruled that a same-sex parent, who was not the parent who actually had the child but did assist in raising the child, did not actually have any standing or rights to see the child.  Oklahoma states … Continue reading

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Driver’s License Suspensions, Back Taxes, and Bankruptcy

If you had your driver’s license suspended for back-owed taxes, bankruptcy may be an option to get rid of the taxes and get your driver’s license back.  If you had your driver’s license taken away for back-owed taxes and want … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy and Divorce

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, domestic support obligations, under 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(5), and non-domestic support obligations, under 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(15) are not dischargeable.  This means that they do not go away when a person files for bankruptcy. A domestic support … Continue reading

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Divorce and Property Division

If you are facing a divorce, did you know that the increase in value of property that occurs during the marriage, even if it was separate property before the marriage, is marital property that needs to be divided in a … Continue reading

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