When you share children with your ex-spouse after a divorce, you need to come up with some strategies for how you're going to continue to take care of them and how you should make decisions that will affect their welfare, such as where they go to school and what...
Oklahoma City Family Law Blog
What are the statistics on the divorce rate in the United States?
People listening to or reading the news may hear passing mentions about the high divorce rate in the United States. Not all reports provide details about the percentage of marriages that end up legally dissolving. Since divorce is a legal process performed in Oklahoma...
When is a child custody modification appropriate?
When determining child custody arrangements in divorce, the court's primary concern is the child's best interests. But while your initial custody agreement may have worked for a while, it's not uncommon for Oklahoma parents to request a child custody modification when...
How can I establish paternity in Oklahoma?
As an unmarried father, the process of legally seeking custody or visitation rights to your child is known as establishing paternity. Receiving court approval of parental rights can allow you to spend time and build a meaningful relationship with your children. It...
How will military deployment impact my child custody agreement?
When you are a U.S. service member, you don’t always know well ahead of time about an upcoming deployment. You could receive orders to deploy and have only a couple weeks, if that, to prepare. When you are sharing custody of a child, the possibility of a...
Abusive spouses and child custody: what courts often consider
Divorce can be brutal. But for some couples, it may be best for them and their children's safety. Sadly, many mothers in Oklahoma are no strangers to domestic abuse. According to recent reports, the state's average for domestic violence fatalities is 1.57 for every...
What qualifies someone for a victim’s protective order?
If one of your loved ones is the victim of domestic violence, you may want to help her break free from that situation, but she may be too afraid to leave. Although you probably worry for your loved one’s safety, you may recognize the validity of her concerns. This can...
The advantages of having an appellate attorney join your team
It’s discouraging to lose a trial, but as attorneys we know it’s not the end of the road. However, your client now has a choice to make. An appeals court requires a different skillset. You are still a valuable asset to your client’s legal team as you know the case...
What does an adoption lawyer do?
If you are looking to adopt a child, a family law attorney can help you get legal custody of a child that is not biologically yours. The process of adopting a child may be more complex than most couples realize. Whether you want to become the legal guardian of your...
How does a court choose what child custody arrangement to award?
If you are a parent, one of your biggest concerns during your divorce may be over the custody of your child. While it may be beneficial to work with your spouse to come to an agreement about child custody, sometimes this is not possible. If you and your spouse cannot...
