The United States has never been more politically, racially, and religiously divided. Due to the actions of the Trump Administration, hateful rhetoric is endangering the lives of many minority groups, including the LGBT community.
Read MoreAs long as you have parental rights, you also have rights to your child’s educational records, even if you do not have custody. It is called OK Stat § 43-109.6. Keep reading, we will explain.
Read MoreA whistleblower is someone who reports a person or organization’s illegal action to an internal or external source. Ideally, an employee should be able to report illegal or immoral activities without facing retaliatory consequences. In fact, government and corporate entities often rely on whistleblowers to provide information that exposes hidden corruption and unethical practices.
Read MoreThe Trump Administration’s increasingly hostile zero-tolerance immigration policies are adversely affecting families and businesses across the state of Oklahoma. Various news and media outlets nationwide have been reporting on the recent ICE raids against companies hiring naturalized and undocumented immigrants.
Read MoreDuring a divorce settlement, a judge may award alimony, or spousal support, to the lower-earning spouse. The purpose of alimony is to provide financial stability while the spouse transitions to single life and pursues gainful employment. Before awarding alimony, a judge must review the financial situations of both spouses and determine if alimony is necessary and can be afforded.
Read MoreSeparating couples need to make many complicated decisions during the divorce process. It’s not uncommon for conflict to arise from the distribution of assets and property. But what happens when a pet is involved?
Read MoreOn July 11, 2018, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford addressed the Senate in support of President Donald Trump’s request for new immigration legislation. While Senator Lankford has been pushing the administration to keep immigrant families together, he believes the issue of “fake families” must be dealt with before any constructive legislation can be passed.
Read MoreLosing a job is a terrifying reality to any employee who depends on work for financial security. Fortunately, some companies offer severance packages to assist former employees who have to start job hunting.
Read MoreStarting a business is an exciting and difficult undertaking. As an entrepreneur, you know it requires more than big dreams to prepare for opening day. It’s easy to make a vital mistake with so many documents to sign and details to consider.
Read MoreWhen it comes time to plan out your summer vacation, make sure you consider how your parenting plan might be affected. Whether you share custody, have primary custody, or follow a visitation schedule, you’ll want to arrange any changes for the summer with your ex ahead of time.
Read MoreWhile they might not be the most romantic contracts, postnuptial agreements can be extremely important tools when it comes to protecting your interests and establishing expectations in a marriage.
Read MoreDUI charges can be life-altering, which is why it is so important for you to know what to do and take immediate action to protect your rights and your future. If you were arrested for a DUI, you might feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of your next step.
Read MoreLast year, celebrity scandals pushed the #MeToo movement to center stage, drawing the public eye and empowering sexual assault victims to speak up about their own experiences. This campaign has not only made a significant impact on the lives of victims but has also led to a spike in employment law cases.
Read MoreCourt orders in family law cases are final and binding. This means that both parties must abide by the stipulations set forth in the court order. Whether the court order pertains to child custody and visitation, spousal support, division of assets and property, or other family law or divorce matters, both parties must perform the necessary functions as regulated in the order.
Read MoreAre political differences a contributing factor in today’s divorce rates? The research says yes. Recent studies done by Wakefield Research and Yale University provide information on the number of marriages that involve people with different political affiliations in the U.S., and the breakup rates of those couples.
Read MoreAccording to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, businesses that have 15 or more employees have to make reasonable accommodations for their employees’ religious observances. This means that if a covered employer can reasonably accommodate an employee’s request for a religious observance, they must do so.
Read MoreEmployees are protected by a number of state, federal, and local laws dictating appropriate workplace conduct, but it is the unfortunate reality that not every employee knows their rights or feels free to stand up for them.
Read MoreAt Mazaheri Law Firm, we represent clients across a diverse array of areas, including family law, personal injury, immigration law, mediation and employment law. Now, we’re excited to announce that we are expanding our practice and accepting DUI cases.
Read MoreUnder the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978, pregnant employees must not be discriminated against in the workplace. However, the PDA only applies to companies with 15 or more employees.
Read MoreSeeking a divorce can be a stressful experience. Having the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney can help make the process go smoothly, and you won’t have to handle the complex legal issues on your own.
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