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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.
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Can You Find Probate Records Online for Free?
If you’re looking for probate records, you may be asking: Can I find probate records online for free? In Oklahoma, the answer depends on...
Kyle Persaud
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Can a Mother Lose Custody for Not Having a Job?
Many mothers choose to stay at home with their children. Some may ask if not having a job will cause them to lose custody of their...
Kyle Persaud
May 28, 20243 min read
Your Rights Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Elsewhere on this blog, I have written that if a debt collector attempts to collect from you, you have certain rights under the Fair Debt...
Kyle Persaud
May 13, 20246 min read
How Do You Know If Probate Is Necessary?
You have a relative who has passed away, and you wonder if you need to go through probate. Probate is the process where, after a person...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 29, 20244 min read
How Do I Remove the Father's Name on My Child's Birth Certificate if He Is Not the Father?
Someone is listed as your child’s father on your child’s birth certificate, but he’s not the father. You may be wondering: How can you...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 15, 20244 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...
Kyle Persaud
Apr 1, 20242 min read
What to do When You Get Sued for Credit Card Debt
A credit card company has sued you for credit card debt, and you wonder: What can I do? In this post, I’ll describe various courses of...
Kyle Persaud
Mar 18, 20244 min read
The New Affidavit of Citizenship You Must File with Most Land Deeds
If you have any experience with land dealings, you likely know that any time land is conveyed, the deed (or other document conveying the...
Kyle Persaud
Mar 4, 20245 min read
Does a Felony Affect Child Custody?
If you’re in a child custody case and you’ve been convicted of a felony, you may wonder if your conviction will affect your custody case....
Kyle Persaud
Feb 20, 20244 min read
What defines a reasonable settlement?
About two-thirds of civil lawsuits settle out of court. (See a study showing that here.) So, if you’re in a civil lawsuit, you will...
Kyle Persaud
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Your Guide to Different Types of Wills
Many people ask: What types of wills are there? What are the different types of wills? There is really only one type of will. According...
Kyle Persaud
Jan 22, 20243 min read
How to Get Back Child Support Dismissed
Suppose you have a large child support arrearage. You may be asking: Can back child support be dismissed? The answer, in some cases, is...
Kyle Persaud
Jan 8, 20244 min read
Can Someone Force Me to Sign over My Interest in Property?
With few exceptions, the answer is no. If property is in your name, or if you have an interest in the property, you have the right to...
Kyle Persaud
Dec 19, 20235 min read
What Restrictions Can Oklahoma Place on Your Driver’s License?
Many people in Oklahoma wonder: What restrictions can the state put on my driver’s license? If I get a traffic ticket, or get in an...
Kyle Persaud
Dec 5, 20235 min read
How to Become Executor of an Estate without a Will
Perhaps a relative of yours has passed away, and you would like to become executor of the estate. But your relative died without a will....
Kyle Persaud
Nov 20, 20233 min read
How to Change Your Birth Certificate (or Get a Birth Certificate If You Don’t Have One)
Perhaps you’ve found a mistake on your birth certificate. Or perhaps you don’t have a birth certificate, and you need one. Both...
Kyle Persaud
Nov 6, 20233 min read
New Oklahoma Laws 2023
Every year, I publish a list of new laws that the Oklahoma legislature has enacted in the past year. What follows, is a list of some of...
Kyle Persaud
Oct 23, 202316 min read
Can Police Enforce Civil Law?
Sometimes people have a civil law issue and wonder if police will enforce it. In general, the answer is no. To answer the question, “Can...
Kyle Persaud
Oct 10, 20236 min read
Can You Reverse an Adoption?
If someone else has adopted your biological child, you may wonder: How do I overturn an adoption? Can birth parents get their child back...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Elsewhere on this site, I have discussed when estate planning is necessary, and what types of estate planning devices you may need. (See...
Kyle Persaud
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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