Child Custody

Getting divorced from someone who is a member of the U.S. military in Oklahoma is much the same as any other divorce. However, divorcing military couples must consider several special rules as they go through the process, especially when children are involved....

Child custody in Oklahoma can become challenging and complex for service members and military spouses due to the unique demands of military service. Relocations and deployments can significantly impact custody arrangements, creating stress for parents and children....

Children of divorced couples in Oklahoma often find it difficult to deal with divorce. Much of the emotional strife centers around issues of child custody. Some parents choose alternate-week co-parenting in which they alternate weeks with the children. But...

Divorced parents in Oklahoma aim to create the best environment for their kids. However, there's no one-size-fits-all solution for all children in divorced families. Because teens are older, they are usually more flexible than younger kids. These are some good...

Getting a divorce is often a stressful process, and if you have children in the mix, it can be even more difficult because you have to concern yourself with their needs as well as your own. Nesting is one potential way that you and your ex can share parenting...

It can be hard for parents to navigate life after divorce in Oklahoma and elsewhere. The court often determines custody based on multiple factors regarding both of the parents' lives, in an attempt to find the solution that works best for everyone. However, the...

In Oklahoma divorce cases involving parents of young childre, custody often becomes the primary area of concern. The terms used in custody situations can be confusing though, and so a brief discussion to define these terms may be useful. There are two main areas of...

Divorced Oklahoma parents who share physical custody of their children might both be committed to their children’s well-being, but this does not mean that the process of raising children together when they are no longer involved is not challenging. However, parents...

After divorce, Oklahoma parents might be surprised to learn that their custody arrangement can affect their tax filings. The way custody is awarded, and the agreements made by the parents during their divorce can affect which parent claims their child as a dependent...

A child custody hearing could be the most important part of divorce proceedings for Oklahoma divorcing parents. After the hearing, a judge's final decision might lead to a preferable custody or visitation arrangement, or the decision might leave one parent...