Medical Debt and Bankruptcy

Rogers County Step Parent Adoption

Medical Debt and Bankruptcy go hand in hand. Medical debt is one of the leading causes for bankruptcy filings. Even with reform and wider insurance coverage, medical debt and bankruptcy still highly intertwine.  Between co pays and deductibles we still find ourselves with medical expenses that are out of control. Often, people are financially stable until a traumatic medical event…

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Kidnapping Crimes in Claremore

Kidnapping

Kidnapping Crimes in Rogers County are charged by the District attorneys office. The elements of the crime must all be proven before the State is be able to get its conviction. This article illustrates the crime of kidnapping and some facts used as the basis for the charge. In January of 2017, a door-to-door saleswoman faced a kidnapping charge.  The…

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First and Second Degree Burglary Explained

First and Second Degree Burglary

First and Second Degree Burglary have different ranges of sentencing. We all know that burglary is a crime.  But did you know that this crime can be split into degrees?  This matters when you are facing your sentence.  It could change the possible prison time by 13 years.  So, let us explain the differences between first and second degree burglary….

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Rogers County Second Degree Burglary Charges Explained

SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY

Second Degree Burglary crimes in Rogers County are aggressively prosecuted by the District attorneys office in Claremore. An Oklahoma City woman recently turned herself into authorities after being featured on Oklahoma’s Most Wanted for two days.  Kiaira Johnson was with a man outside an apartment.  Once the resident of the apartment left, the two broke in.  They fled from a back…

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Are Burn Injuries at Work Covered by Workers Compensation

Burn Injuries at work

Burn injuries at work are covered by your employers insurance policy. The Oklahoma Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program reports that burn injuries occur in many fields of employment and that they are a part of many claims filed under workers compensation in the state.  One of the most common fields involving a burn injury at work in Oklahoma is roofing. …

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Possession of Prescription Drugs Charges in Rogers County

Possession of Prescription Drugs

Possession of Prescription Drugs Charges in Rogers County are serious and could end you in jail. s many of us know, the drug epidemic in Oklahoma is an on-going battle.  However, you may not realize that possession of prescription drugs and use of them is a leading cause of overdose deaths in the state.  Nearly 60% of the overdoses in…

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When is The Best Time To File Bankruptcy

Best Time To File Bankruptcy

It’s normal for people to not run out and immediately file bankruptcy when financial issues first appear.  However, when is the best time to file bankruptcy is a great question?  This question is common, but the answer is unique to each circumstance.  To get an idea of what might work for you, this article sets out some guiding principles on…

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Rogers County Child Abuse Charges

Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure

Rogers County Child Abuse Charges are very serious and if you’re convicted the penalties are severe.  Recently, a lesbian couple received 20 year prison sentences regarding the child abuse of a 5 year old boy.  The women bound the boy using duct tape around his hands and over his eyes.  They then beat him with belts and a hammer.  Hospital staff…

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Rogers County Divorce Process

Common Law Divorce in Rogers County is a reality. If you’re common law married and separate you'll need a divorce. Call our Claremore divorce attorneys today

Our clients are often curious about the Rogers County Divorce Process. In truth the divorce process depends on the type of divorce and if there’s children involved.  While there are answers to how long a divorce takes as it relates to the Rogers County divorce process, it depends on the type divorce itself.  There are three common types of divorce…

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Relocating With a Child After Divorce

Resolving Property Boundary Disputes

Relocating With a Child After Divorce requires that certain conditions are met before a parent can relocate with children of the prior marriage. There are many reasons people will leave their home after a divorce.  Sometimes it’s to be closer to family, sometimes it’s for a job.  But if you have a custody agreement, making a move can be complex….

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