BARTLESVILLE LAW BLOG

This blog will discuss the law as it affects residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area. We plan to add new blog posts every two weeks. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics you would like discussed, contact the Persaud Law Office. Also, if you have questions about legal topics, please feel free to submit them.

Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights?

Kyle Persaud

Apr 12 min read

Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights?

The short answer is: A guardianship does override some parental rights, but it does not completely end parental rights. First, a word...

What's the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption?

Kyle Persaud

Jul 31, 20235 min read

What's the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption?

The short answer is: a guardianship is by nature temporary, but an adoption is permanent. I will explain this in more detail below. Many...

Kyle Persaud

May 8, 20235 min read

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent

As Americans get older, many people have an elderly or incapacitated parent who can no longer care for herself. If this is you, you may...

What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Custody?

Kyle Persaud

Nov 28, 20222 min read

What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Custody?

In my last post, I discussed the difference between a guardianship and a power of attorney. Here, I will explain the difference between...

The Difference Between Guardianship and Power of Attorney

Kyle Persaud

Nov 14, 20224 min read

The Difference Between Guardianship and Power of Attorney

You’ve probably heard the terms “guardianship” and “power of attorney” tossed around frequently. You may wonder: What is the difference...

How to Change Jurisdiction for Child Custody

Kyle Persaud

Jul 5, 20227 min read

How to Change Jurisdiction for Child Custody

The late Supreme Court justice, Antonin Scalia, once wrote that the first question to ask in every court case is: Does the court have...

Kyle Persaud

Nov 16, 20204 min read

How to Terminate Temporary Guardianship

This post explains in detail the process to terminate a temporary guardianship in Oklahoma. Click here to learn more.

What Are the Rights and Duties of a Guardian?

Kyle Persaud

Jul 27, 20204 min read

What Are the Rights and Duties of a Guardian?

As a legal guardian, you have very important rights, but also very important duties. Learn more about the rights & duties of a guardian here

How Can I Get Legal Guardianship of a Child?

Kyle Persaud

Jul 20, 20206 min read

How Can I Get Legal Guardianship of a Child?

This is the second post in a three-part series on guardianships. This post will show how you can obtain guardianship of a child.

How to Prepare to Assign Temporary Guardianship for a Child

Kyle Persaud

Jul 13, 20204 min read

How to Prepare to Assign Temporary Guardianship for a Child

If you have minor children, it’s a good idea to appoint someone to be the children’s guardian, in the event that you pass away. Learn more.

If non-citizens die, and their children are US citizens

Kyle Persaud

Aug 19, 20192 min read

If non-citizens die, and their children are US citizens

Haga clic aquí para leer en español. First, if your children are citizens, they will remain citizens even after you die. They cannot be...

Kyle Persaud

May 6, 20195 min read

Adult Guardianship in Oklahoma

There are 2 types of guardianships: a guardianship over the person, and a guardianship over the property. Read more about guardianship here.

Kyle Persaud

Feb 18, 20194 min read

Caring For a Disabled Adult Child

Your child is disabled, and cannot take care of himself, and is about to turn eighteen. What do you do? Read my post to learn more.