In early December 2022, Amanda Bradley tried a case in tribal court that implicated the parental rights of a mother. The trial involved some complex facts, including that the mother is incarcerated and has been for nearly two years. She was accused of not paying child support for that period of time. Facing these challenges, Amanda went to work. At trial, she demonstrated the mother's efforts to rehabilitate and support her child, even while in prison. Against all odds, Amanda prevailed and the client's parental rights remain intact. A few months prior, Kathleen Egan faced a similar challenge ..read more

Although divorce decrees and other court orders often exceed twenty pages, mediation agreements and judicial decisions are often just one or two pages long. This is because settlements and orders made by a judge tend to capture the major items in dispute. It is up to the attorneys to convert a page or two of notes from a settlement or trial into a lengthy judgment that complies with local and state rules.  There is often a lengthy gap in time between resolution (mediation or trial) and the filing of that final, typed decree. One of the attorneys will be assigned to create the initial dra ..read more

Throughout the timeline of a family law case, the issues are shaped and defined in several ways. The litigants, and their attorneys, can reach partial agreements and stipulations. The judge can make non-permanent, non-appealable temporary orders affecting the rights and obligations of the parties. In most cases, by the time of trial, the court file contains a number of documents that spell out and even limit the disputes to be decided by the judge at the conclusion of the trial.  Attorneys call this "the law of the case." Non-appealable, temporary, or interim orders, can have an extreme ..read more

Chambers is known in the legal industry as one of the most exclusive (and elusive) rankings for attorneys. Their High Net Worth guide is designed to identify the leading professional advisers to the Private Wealth market. All Chambers-ranked law firms, banks, fiduciaries, accountancy firms, and wealth managers are considered to be among the world’s top service providers to ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals and families and family offices. Only 2% of lawyers in the United States receive a Chambers ranking. This year, Aaron is included in the guide as a top-rank ..read more

In June, 2022, Kathleen Egan obtained certification from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers to work as a mediator for family law cases. Her training was an intensive, multi-day training program in Chicago, led by the most seasoned, experienced family law attorneys and experts in the world.  A fellow of the AAML, Kathleen is already established as one of Oklahoma's preeminent family law practitioners. Her mediation certification sets her apart from other mediators and enhances the services our law firm offers to family law litigants and their attorneys.  A mediation informat ..read more

TulsaPeople Magazine is an award-winning local publication that "captures the spirit of Tulsa, and celebrates living, working and playing in the city." Every year they run a special edition that includes a section called Faces of the 918, which is a sponsored editorial section that tells the stories behind a variety of locally owned businesses serving "the 918."  The 2022 edition of Faces of the 918 includes a special feature of Bundy Law Office and qualities of our office that separate us from more conventional firms. With a strong focus on family law at trial and appeal, our criminal d ..read more

"Green Country," (Northeastern Oklahoma) is called home by a wide variety of successful individuals, including entertainers, physicians, entrepreneurs, wildcatters, engineers, and ranchers. Due to the unique financial issues and needs associated with each type of profession, Aaron Bundy has focused his professional development and legal education on complex financial issues, including asset location, taxation, appraisals, and business valuation. For example, Aaron completed the advanced business valuation at the National Family Law Trial Institute, and in 2021, he graduated from a year-long C ..read more

      Marina Wise just returned from the esteemed "Institute for Family Law Associates," hosted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in Chicago. The multi-day program covered various introductory and advanced topics, including deferred compensation, valuation, taxation, and practical issues for working with clients and senior attorneys. Marina called the training "fulfilling and useful," and highly recommends the seminar to any new family lawyer.   Bundy Law Office prioritizes a consistent, uniform client experience, no matter which attorney is working o ..read more

Early in 2022, our office was contacted by the U.S. Department of State to assist a foreign national with the return of a minor child from Oklahoma. The child had traveled to the United States with the other parent for a short trip, then, on arrival, the traveling parent refused to return the child to its home country. The Hague Abduction Convention is a special agreement between many countries designed to ensure that children who have been wrongfully removed to one of the countries may be quickly returned to their country of habitual residence. Hague cases are unique, complex, and time-sensi ..read more

Trials involve witness testimony from a question-and-answer format. There is usually only one trial for a given case. Due to time constraints and other factors, time in the courtroom seems to move faster than usual. Witnesses may have minimal ability to correct an accidental misstatement.  A logical fallacy is an argument or idea that contains partial truth, but its conclusion is wrong. A cognitive bias is an error in human thinking that affects judgment. We are all susceptible to logical fallacies and cognitive biases. Some lawyers build their entire cases around fallacies and biases an ..read more