If your child is about to graduate high school, you undoubtedly know how expensive a college education can be. In fact, according to Business Insider, the average cost of tuition at four-year state schools has risen by more than 8% in the last five years alone....
Oklahoma Legal Blog
Can you discharge student loans through bankruptcy?
According to U.S. News & World Report, there is a common misconception that bankruptcy filings cannot include student loans. In fact, bankruptcy can discharge these loans, provided filers can exhibit undue financial hardship. While it is more challenging to...
Business agreements may avoid lawsuits for unpaid invoices
Commercial contracts may specify when a business can file a claim against a customer for an outstanding invoice. As explained by Chron.com, commercial agreements may include payment conditions. They may also note the interest or fees charged when submitting payments...
Does Oklahoma have drug courts?
Drug courts are special courts that allow first-time or low-level offenders the chance to avoid a conviction for a drug charge. They use rehabilitation and monitoring to help a person change habits and alter their lives for the better. According to the Oklahoma City...
Bankruptcy filings decline, but it is a viable debt-relief option
Throughout Oklahoma, the ongoing national situation has had a dramatic impact on people’s finances. With medical expenses, lost income due to job loss and other challenges, many are concerned about their financial future and how they and their family will cope....
Divorce after a bankruptcy, it’s more common than you think
Bankruptcy can be a significant decision that can change how you live for the rest of your life. Just when you have finalized your bankruptcy and taken control over your finances once again, you may feel like there is more you can do to protect your best interests....
What do you know about recovering from bankruptcy?
You understand filing bankruptcy could improve your financial health, but how do you maximize that possibility? Knowing which steps to take post-bankruptcy could put you on the path to success. U.S. News & World Report offers tips for recovering after bankruptcy....
When are you entitled to self-defense in Oklahoma?
Whether in the bar, at a concert or even in your own home, you may find yourself in a physical altercation with another person. In the moment, when adrenaline is high and you’re throwing punches or firing shots, you may not be thinking of the legal consequences of the...
Non-compete and non-disclosure provisions in employment contracts
Before hiring new employees, a business owner may wish to consider the state laws regarding employment contracts. As noted by Inc.com, Oklahoma does not permit non-compete agreements. This may also cause any relevant non-compete language included in an employment...
What actions should you avoid before bankruptcy?
Whether you plan to file for bankruptcy on behalf of yourself or your business, you may have the urge to “skirt the system,” so to speak. In other words, you may try to make the most of a dire situation by racking up new debt, maxing out credit cards, hiding assets or...