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Your Ex’s Tax Return Could Reduce Your Child Support Obligations
You may not realize it, but child support orders are not set in stone. Circumstances change, and child support payments can change too. One type of circumstance that can affect child support obligations is financial. Income can go up when your ex gets a promotion or a new job with more pay. These changes can affect child support obligations, but they must be brought to the court’s attention.
A significant change in income, revealed by reviewing your ex’s tax returns, could qualify you for a modification of an existing court order. An experienced child support modification attorney from Wirth Law Office – Muskogee can draft, file, and argue a motion for modification.
If you are trying to determine if this is the right step for you, bring your questions and concerns to an experienced Muskogee child support attorney. We can answer your questions and help you get a modification to reduce your child support obligations if the circumstances warrant it. Call us today at 918-884-7774 with your questions. You may also schedule a free, confidential consultation by clicking "request a consultation." Read more »How to Get A Deferred Sentence Expungement in Muskogee
A deferred sentence expungement in Muskogee can help you move on with your life once you have completed the court’s deferred sentence. It is an erasure of the court’s records. There are different types of expungements in Oklahoma for various types of convictions.
In a deferred sentence, you and your Muskogee defense attorney work out a deal with the prosecution in your case. As part of that deal, you plead guilty and are placed on probation for a period of time. You may have to comply with other court orders as part of that probation, such as attending counseling or AA meetings. Once you have successfully completed your probation and complied with all of the court’s orders, the case is dismissed, and the matter is expunged. This is called a Section 991c expungement.
If you are trying to determine if a deferred sentence expungement is right for you, bring your questions and concerns to an experienced Muskogee criminal defense attorney. We can answer your questions and help you move on with your life. Call a Muskogee criminal defense attorney today at 918-884-7774 with your questions. You may also schedule a free, confidential consultation by clicking "request a consultation." Read more »Courts Apply McGirt Ruling to Five Civilized Tribes
In July 2020, The U.S. Supreme Court handed down their decision in McGirt v Oklahoma. In that case, the Supreme Court held that the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Reservation had not been reduced when Oklahoma gained statehood in 1907.
Therefore, the Muskogee (Creek) Nation was never disestablished. This had profound implications for criminal jurisdiction. There have been several other cases that have followed, expanded, and clarified McGirt's reach. Oklahoma courts have now applied the McGirt ruling to all Five Civilized Tribes. These are the tribes that were forced into Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. They are the Choctaw, Cherokee, Seminole, Muscogee (Creek), and Chickasaw tribes.
An experienced Muskogee criminal defense lawyer can work with you to get the best possible outcome. But it is important to talk to an attorney instead of the police. Our Muskogee attorneys are able to defend and appear on your behalf before the tribal and federal courts. We will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you get a fair shake. Call a Muskogee criminal defense attorney today at 918-884-7774 with your questions. You may also schedule a free, confidential consultation by clicking "request a consultation." Read more »