If you look up “motion to compel” on the internet, you may read something like this: If the other side has not answered discovery in a civil lawsuit, you can file a motion to compel discovery.

It’s not that simple.

Even though alimony claims and defenses are fluid and highly situational, an experienced trial lawyer can help you assess your claim or exposure if you provide comprehensive, accurate information.

There are preliminary steps you can take to have a quality first meeting and be better prepared for legal action when you hire us.

A parent whose child has disclosed a preference to them should consult with an attorney to learn how the child’s preference may be presented to the court in an acceptable, objective manner. 

We’ve developed a process for handling cases, including how we approach mediation. Even when we’re hired late in the case, if the circumstances permit, we'll still implement the process.

At its core, hearsay is when a witness in court tries to quote someone who is not a witness in the case about something that the witness claims that person said.

Mediation is required in virtually every civil case, including family law disputes.

When you are considering settlement in a family law case, you need to think about different kinds of costs: the cost of trial and the future cost and consequences of a settlement that is less than ideal.

Day-to-day conversations are called "out-of-court statements," and many of those statements fit the definition of hearsay.

There are several concepts that are important for every potential witness to understand in order to have a level of comfort with giving testimony. There are many factors that can impact your credibility.

There are several concepts that are important for every potential witness to understand in order to have a level of comfort with giving testimony. There are many factors that can impact your credibility.

Alimony and spousal support are synonymous terms. They mean the same thing. Alimony is a court-ordered money payment from one spouse (or former spouse) to the other during and after a divorce case.

A discovery motion to compel is a legal request for a court to order a party in a lawsuit to produce evidence or answer questions that they have otherwise refused to provide voluntarily.

Alimony is not tax-deductible, and it is not taxable income for the recipient. In Oklahoma, trial courts do not have the discretion to make modification or termination of spousal support alimony effective as of the date that the motion to modify or terminate the alimony was filed.

A premarital (also known as a prenuptial or antenuptial) agreement is a practical solution that provides security and peace of mind, as well as a very public declaration that you’re both marrying for love, rather than financial gain.

Partners Danya Bundy and Aaron Bundy were invited by Chambers and Partners to write a comprehensive overview of Oklahoma for HNW individuals and their professional advisors seeking information and insight into Oklahoma’s economic and infrastructural conditions.

A “Motion to Settle Journal Entry” is a legal document, a written motion, made when parties to a case cannot agree on the wording or content of a journal entry that officially records the court’s decision after a hearing or trial.

Bundy Law’s attainment of a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide is a testament to our unwavering dedication to providing exceptional legal counsel to high-net-worth individuals and families.

Danya Bundy wrote about the importance of maintaining maximum awareness of ongoing activity related to marital property when structuring an asset division in divorce, and of considering potential future issues, including possible enforcement provisions and tax consequences.

Aaron Bundy was just re-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for Family Trial Law. Board certification is one of his most treasured accomplishments, as it is a true, objective measure of both quantity and quality.