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New Oklahoma Law: Prohibition of Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants in Oklahoma Real Estate
HB 2288 is a new law prohibiting discriminatory restrictive covenants in real estate transactions. It declares that such covenants are illegal and unenforceable. HB 2288 also provides a mechanism for property owners, or other individuals with the owner's written and notarized permission, to remove these discriminatory restrictive covenants from their property records by filing a declaration with the county clerk of the county where the real property is located.
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.
Forming an LLC in Oklahoma
This is a brief rundown of the requirements of starting an LLC in Oklahoma. It’s a lot of work, but we’re here to help.
Surface vs. Mineral Rights in Oklahoma: Important Considerations for Landowners
In Oklahoma, there are two types of land rights: surface rights and mineral rights. It’s important to know the history of your land and if the surface and mineral rights have been severed, because it will affect the rights you have over the use of your land.
Leasing Your Mineral Rights
If you own mineral rights in Oklahoma, it’s likely you’ve been contacted before about leasing those rights out. But what if you haven’t been contacted before? What if you’re new to the mineral rights world? Where do you even start?
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.
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.
Condemnation Procedure in Oklahoma
With the ever-present oil industry in Oklahoma, you may find yourself facing condemnation or eminent domain proceeding. It is important to have an experienced attorney review your case to help identify your best courses of action.
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.