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Rules of the Road for Oklahoma Cyclists

  Posted in Advice

While this is not a complete or verbatim listing of all the rules of the road contained in Oklahoma’s statutes, here are some you should know as an operator of a bicycle on Oklahoma’s roadways. Be safe out there! A bicycle is a “vehicle”. 47 Okla. Stat. § 1-186 A bicycle is not a “motor vehicle.” 47 Okla. Stat. § […]

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What Iowa’s cornfields taught me about my divorce practice.

  Posted in Divorce

Recently, I drove to a cycling event near Des Moines, Iowa. I grew up in Kansas City and have relatives in Des Moines, so it was a trip I had made many times. As a young boy, I used to sit in the back seat of the family car and stare out the window as we passed by the cornfields. […]

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Freedom from the Billable Hour

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Do you hesitate to call your attorney because you know you will be billed for the phone call? Do you avoid face-to-face meetings, planning and strategy sessions with your lawyer out of concern for cost? Do you seek a quick resolution to your legal matter at as low a cost as possible?  Lawyers typically charge for their services by contingency […]

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How can I plan for the financial impact of my divorce?

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Start with budgeting. Divorce often means spouses must now allocate the same income over two households instead of one. Without a commitment to preparation of realistic budgets, negotiations can quickly degenerate into adversarial proceedings. Budgets enable you to discuss alimony and child support from a factual perspective. Sites such as FamilyLawSoftware offer tools to aid you, your lawyer or financial […]

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