Electronic Service of Special Education Notices
Published on June 11, 2009
Parents who have children with special education needs, possibly now more than ever, are advocating for their children with the associated teams at their local school districts. Special education is provided by local education agencies in order to assure that every child is provided a free and appropriate public education ...
Mediation: Resolution without conflict.
Published on March 1, 2009
Legal issues can be resolved without resorting to jury or bench trials. Mediation is an option that should be explored in almost every case. This article will explain (1) the definition of mediation, and, (2) why you might benefit from mediating your case.
Nature of the Process Mediation is a ...
Can I get future credit for past overpayment of child support?
Published on February 8, 2009
This question arises regularly in child support cases. The facts are usually something like this; former spouses calculated child support incorrectly and now the one that over paid wants a credit. This usually results from a miscalculation of income or credits (for payment of marital debt or insurance payments). As ...
Small Business Alert: Ledbetter Act And Changes to Wage Discrimination Laws
Published on February 3, 2009
Large corporations have staffs of attorneys and human resource professionals that keep them abreast of the changes in Federal law that affect wage discrimination: this post will not be news to them. If you spend more time running a business than reading the federal digests and White House press releases ...
Oklahoma Child Support Laws
Published on January 31, 2009
The following information summarizes Oklahoma child support laws. It is not complete and each situation is different.
Child support is based upon the theory that parents have a moral duty to maintain, protect and educate their children. This moral duty is codified in law to ensure that society does not ...
Common Law Marriage in Oklahoma
Published on January 29, 2009
Common law marriage in Oklahoma. Does it exist? The answer is YES!
Oklahoma is one of about eight states that recognizes common law marriage. Despite the Oklahoma legislature's attempt to ban common law marriage with HB1455 in 2005, it is still alive and well. The bar has been raised ...
Newsweek Article Discusses Bankrutpcy Timing
Published on January 4, 2009
The national media, including business writers such as Jane Bryant Quinn from Newsweek, are now conceding the obvious; bankruptcy may an unescapable reality for many Americans. In the recent article in the online edition, "When Bankrutpcy Makes Sense," Ms. Bryant discusses the timing of bankruptcy filings and other issues that ...
2008 Bankruptcy Filings On The Rise
Published on December 29, 2008
Bankruptcy filings are on the rise. I have the data to prove it. The following is really technical data, but if you bear with me I will relate it to what these numbers mean for you; whether you are considering a bankruptcy filing, are a creditor, or running a business ...