Does divorce always have to be difficult? Maybe not. Divorce is rarely easy and never fun. However, we also believe that with the right representation and a basic understanding of divorce in Oklahoma, the process can be much smoother. The rumor mill surrounding divorce tends...
Good news: Worden & Carbitcher offers services across Oklahoma, including federal and tribal courts. The majority of the cases our office handles are in municipal (city) and county (state) courts. What does that mean? There are three federal courts in Oklahoma: Eastern D...
What is document drafting, and do you need an attorney? Document drafting is necessary when there are legal documents required when filing with a court. This could be in divorce, custody, planning your estate, or really, any kind of legal contract. Every filing with the court has its ow...
This is a big question and ultimately a personal one. Several key factors matter when considering an attorney for your legal needs. What we've found is this: it needs to be the right fit for all involved. Experience with your case type Having experience with your case type can be incredi...
Here's the truth: especially in Oklahoma, we strongly encourage you to never drink and drive. Not even one drink. Not only does Oklahoma have some of the strictest DUI/DWI laws in the country, but your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is also less dependent on “how many drinks you have” and has ...
We get asked this often, and we understand. At Worden & Carbitcher, it's important to us that our hourly clients understand how their money is spent. Even though we have a contract with our clients (a “fee agreement”) stating our billing practices, we know it's easy to miss, especially when in a ...
Your attorney is your advocate, not your adversary or employee. Treat them as such. They are required by law to look out for your best interest. See your attorney as your teammate, not your employee. Your employee can quit for poor treatment and so can your attorney. Just because you pay for...
1: Hire A Reputable Defense Attorney (That's us!) Andrea Worden and Darlene Carbitcher of Worden and Carbitcher were named two of the top Criminal Defense attorneys in Oklahoma by 405 Magazine. Charisma and fast-talk may seem like all the rage, but nothing trumps experience and having ...
If there are any allegations of substance abuse or use. Treatment programs: Oklahoma has numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers across the state, both inpatient and outpatient. Showing the judge that you're serious about getting and staying clean is key. Attend NA/AA and keep record....
Expungements are a legal way of erasing your criminal history and records. Eligibility for an expungement is strict but not impossible. There are also fees that certainly act as a deterrent for a handful of people. There are quite a few benefits as well. Expungement is de...
A legal battle is won by proof. Unfortunately, many divorces turn into legal battles, and proof becomes a necessity. Your attorney's quick and easy word for proof is “document it.” But document what? And where? And why? Documentation during divorce means putting whatever thought, picture, scr...
Free apps to use when you need to document anything during your divorce.
Do you live in Norman? If so, here is a quick and simple review of the Shelter-in-Place proclamation announced by Mayor Breea Clark in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The legal system puts an incredible burden on behavior at the beginning of one of the hardest things you'll go through in your life. Your children, finances, and property are at risk. But you're still expected to make rational decisions. The first few months of divorce proceedings are imperative ...
Ever been pulled over for a traffic stop? If you haven't been, you're lucky; if you have been, you may have been wondering, "Can they do that?" or "Do I have to do what they say?" Regardless of whether you have or have not been pulled over in the past, there's a good chance you will be at some po...
After a divorce petition is filed, one of the first points of contention is custody/visitation of the children, and understandably so. While each case is unique and many exceptions apply, here is an overview of the general rules. The court won't make a decision on custody and visitation until 1)...
Each Oklahoma college and university has its own Code of Student Conduct. If you currently attend an Oklahoma university, you have likely agreed to and are bound by the terms of this Code and may face penalties for violating it. Though you agree to the code as a condition of attending your colleg...
Child custody battles can be a nightmare. Most of the time, parents cannot initially agree on the division of time with their child or children. Child custody issues and disputes can be complex in Oklahoma. It is imperative you retain the services of a zealous, knowledgeable, experienced, and d...
Finding yourself in the middle of drug trafficking charges in Oklahoma is undoubtedly a stressful situation, especially if you have been in trouble with the law in the past. In the state of Oklahoma, drug trafficking is one of the most serious drug crimes an individual can face. Drug distributi...
On November 1, 2017 Oklahoma's new DUI laws will go into effect as the state takes steps towards cracking down on those who decide to get behind the wheel of a car while inebriated. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed State Bill 643 back in June, and the law is just a few short weeks from being ...
Making the decision to pursue an adoption in Oklahoma is certainly not an easy one. Oklahoma statutes are very specific regarding adoption and designed to govern the adoption process. An experienced Oklahoma adoption attorney will easily be able to educate you as to the adoption process and what...
Oklahoma law states that any married couple or single couple may be eligible to adopt a newborn. You can file for a petition for adoption in your local county or the county in which the infant resides. Overall, in the United States, there are two types of adoptions, domestic and foster. Dependi...
A criminal record can begin at any age, and for many people, it can be detrimental to securing jobs or a future with a clean slate. Whether you are convicted or not, at times, your history may continue to haunt your prosperity. Updating your record is to your benefit, the Oklahoma law states th...
It's important to stay informed when laws are changed, updated, dismissed, or implemented. And as of early this year, 2017, a pretty big change has been made to the drug possession laws in Oklahoma. It was a mess, as it was voted, then fought, then finally implemented, but eventually, the peopl...
Adopting a child is a beautiful thing, but it can also be a very stressful and lengthy process. In Oklahoma, the overall process of the adoption can take up to five years. Because of all the complicated obligations involved in adopting a child, many families turn to an adoption lawyer in OKC to...
