Protective Orders and Divorce oftentimes go hand in hand. It is not uncommon that a protective order is put in place at the beginning of a divorce. More often than not, protective orders occur in divorces involving minor children. While this may not always be fair, the court generally takes a “better safe than sorry” approach. This is because the intention of protective orders is to protect a person from likely harm. Many times, harm comes from estranged spouses in the form of stalking, harassment, and sometimes… Read More
Tulsa County Protective Order Process
A Tulsa County protective order is a court order that stops a person from contacting you. The order stops them from harassing, stalking, or coming near the person who filed it. The protective order can be filed on behalf of the petitioner or a minor child. It can even go so far as to restrain the defendant from taking or harming pets. The power of a protective order is not limitless. The judge looks at the request made and grants whats within power of the law. The… Read More
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Tulsa?
Most of our divorce clients want to know how long does a divorce take in Tulsa. Unfortunately, there is no set length of time to finalize a divorce. You will have a general idea of the length depending on the type of case you have. There are three main types: (1) Uncontested, (2) Uncontested with Minor Children, and (3) Contested with or without children. Types of Divorce in Oklahoma Uncontested The fastest and most efficient types of cases are uncontested. Generally, in a case like this the… Read More
What is the Waiting Period to Finalize a Divorce in Tulsa
The waiting period to finalize a divorce in Tulsa may impact how quickly you can get through the process. Oklahoma has a 10-day mandatory waiting period before granting divorces that do not involve minor children. The waiting period is 90 days when minor children are involved. However, since each case is unique, the time frame tends to vary from the beginning to the end. 90 Day Waiting Period to Finalize a Divorce With Children Oklahoma courts have stipulated a mandatory 90-day waiting period for people with children… Read More
How Do I Get Sole Custody in Oklahoma Family Court?
When you realize that your relationship with your children’s other parent is toast, you’ll have to figure out who gets custody of your children. Unfortunately, issues of child custody can be overwhelming and contentious, with each parent wanting sole custody while arguing that the other parent should get nothing. Although some parents tend to work out joint custody arrangements without much turbulence, others turn to their lawyers to try and convince a court that sole custody is warranted. However, getting sole custody could be an uphill battle… Read More
Should I File Bankruptcy During a Divorce?
Many of our divorce clients who also face bankruptcy and debt challenges question if they should file before or after their divorce. This is depends on your specific circumstances. Therefore, it doesn’t have a direct answer. Among other considerations is family income and whether you want to file a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Sometimes the combined family income may exceed the limit required to file a chapter 7. Or there may be certain assets that can only be kept by filing a chapter 13…. Read More
What is Joint Custody in a Tulsa Custody Case
In a Oklahoma child custody case, the parents must decide if they want joint or sole custody of their children. Over the years the family Courts in Tulsa have evolved and have fashioned custody rulings that attempt to keep up with the requirements of a modern family. Many early decisions would favor the Mother and grant her full custody with the Father left with weekend visitation. The family courts have come a long way since than. Now the Courts look more to an equal access to the… Read More
Are There Grandparent Visitation Rights in Oklahoma
Grandparent Visitation Rights in Oklahoma do exist but there are certain requirements that must be met. If you are like many, then you love your grandchildren and want to have a relationship with them. However, sometimes this is not possible because of strained relationships between you and your children, or strained relationships between your children the other parent. Often times, grandparents wonder what rights they have in Oklahoma with respect to their grandchildren. Here’s an overview of grandparent visitation rights in Oklahoma. Grandparent Visitation Rights in Oklahoma… Read More
Child Relocation Laws in Oklahoma Custody
Child relocation laws in Oklahoma become important when a divorced parent wants to move with their child after a custody agreement is put in place. Many times when parents divorce, one party may want to leave the state. Obviously, this can cause major changes in custody arrangements. But what happens when the party that wants to leave the state with the child? Child relocation laws in Oklahoma can be a tedious and highy contentious process. It is possible though and we can help you by answering your… Read More
Emergency Custody Explained
Emergency Custody is a matter our family law attorneys deal with on a daily basis. In December of 2017, eight children were removed in and emergency custody action from a Cleveland home. The custody action started when an anonymous tipster tipped Police to search for a child’s body in the backyard. Upon finding the remains of a young child, the eight other children were removed by the authorities. While this is an extreme case, emergency custody and protective orders are used more often than you may realize. … Read More