Oklahoma Property Law Blog
OTA Loses Jurisdiction Battle
Let’s discuss all four OTA lawsuits and the most recent updates in each of them, including the Supreme Court’s denial of jurisdiction over certain matters.
OTA’s Motion to Dismiss Denied
A judge denied the OTA’s Motion to Dismiss in a case dealing with violations of the Open Meeting Act. Read to find out why, and what the OTA will do next.
In the Matter of the Estate of Powers: Spousal Allowances
This post is the first in a series about the Powers probate opinion. First up: a family fights over estate money in the form of a delayed request for a spousal allowance.
Landlord-Tenant Repair and Deduct Update Signed into Law
House Bill 3409 modifies a portion of The Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act that deals with repairs – and deductions of the cost of that repair from rent.
What if I Resist Eminent Domain?
If you are considering resisting the OTA’s right to use eminent domain, you should contact a property attorney. Some of the current resisters have done so, and are part of a pending lawsuit.
Defects, Disclosures, and a Buyer’s Dilemma
Water damage? Cracked foundation? Electrical, plumbing, or HVAC issues? Read here about how to handle home defects discovered after the sale.
Guzman v. Guzman: Impacts on Oklahoma Divorces, Paternity Actions, and Adoption Proceedings
The primary issue in Guzman v. Guzman was whether Carmen Guzman had standing, or the legal right, to bring a paternity action against her wife, Adrieanna Guzman, in order to establish parental rights relative to her wife’s adopted child.
Strategies for Collecting Child Support
You have both non-legal and legal tools at your disposal to encourage child support payments and to collect past due child support. If your ex is behind on child support, take steps now to minimize the possibility that large arrearages could accumulate in the future.
Divorce in Oklahoma - Where to Start
Divorce can be a highly stressful and emotional time for all the parties involved. Trusting an experienced attorney to help you navigate this difficult time can be the best decision when it comes to child custody and asset protection.