Charles Watts
Charles L. Watts, PLLC
Charles grew up in a family construction business and has been dealing with contracts and legal issues for over 30 years. He went to law school to reduce cost in the business, however during this time found a new passion in helping people through the legal hurdles that we all face at some point in time in our life.
Charles has been married to his wife Gina since 2003 and they have an adopted daughter whom they have had since birth. Actually since day one, as they were in the birthing room when she was born. Going through the adoption process has given us insight and experience from the clients view and understand the stress that comes along with an adoption, not to mention they have also undergone the stress of three failed IVF rounds, so understanding that stress and expense is nothing new to them either.
Charles focuses mostly on Family Law issues, such as Guardianships, Divorce, Custody or Visitation, and Adoptions. However, he is also very adept with Construction Law, general Business Law, and Tax Law.
Please feel free to reach out for a free phone consultation for your legal need.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- FaceTime
- Zoom
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- ID Number: 33066
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- United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
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- United States Tax Court
- ID Number: WC21156
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Attorney
- Charles L. Watts, PLLC
- University of Oklahoma
- B.A. | Business and Legal Issues, with a Constitutional Studies minor
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- Oklahoma City University
- MBA | Business Administration
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- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Boston University School of Law
- LL.M. (2020) | Tax Law
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- CALI - Income Tax LAw
- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- Oklahoma Bar Association # 33066
- Member
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- American Bar Association
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- American Adoption Congress
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- Adoption without Consent, Oklahoma Paralegal Association Annual Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Paralegal Association
- Discussing the basic ins and outs of adoptions without consent.
- Website
- Charles L. Watts, PLLC
- Q. What can I do to prevent my ex-wife from relocating our child without agreement?
- A: Assuming there is a current order in place since you said it was a divorce and she had primary custody, she still has the legal obligation per statute to notify you in writing and you must file an action with the court to prevent it / modify custody, etc... If you do not object to her by filing with the court then you essentially are giving permission. You need to contact a family law attorney and have them assist you through this.
- Q. What risks in paying equity before finalizing divorce property transfer in Oklahoma?
- A: I commend you on wanting to do things properly and avoiding pitfalls later. Since you are in the process of divorce, assuming the divorce is already filed, then there is an automatic injunction against selling of the marital property. You will need your attorney's to get a motion/order from the court to allow the sale (refinance) of the home. That will be given to the title company at closing of the loan. They will cut her a check for her equity, and you a check for yours (assuming there is money after paying off the current note and closing fees) -- Also in the motion/order your attorneys should put specific wording where that sale will satisfy the equity of the other party. Those ... Read More
- Q. Can an apartment tow a car parked in an unmarked accessible spot?
- A: In Oklahoma we follow the Federal guidelines for ADA markings. Therefore, for a parking spot to be officially marked as a handicap parking space it has to have the Signage (R7-8 Sign with the bottom edge 60" above the ground) as well as the pavement marking. Otherwise, it does not meet the requirements of the reserved parking.
