Guardianship by Power of Attorney is a tool for parents and Family Courts in Tulsa. An ongoing problem is how to balance an immediate need for low cost care against the need for safe and secure child custody. The Oklahoma legislature recently passed laws that attempt to address this exact concern. Although Guardianship by power of attorney is helpful in lowering cost it may create some unforeseen problems. Power of Attorney: A power of attorney in general conveys rights and duties of one individual to another, the attorney-in-fact. … Read More

Relocating out of State with children after Tulsa divorce is done only through Court order. Notwithstanding this simple rule, divorce is an emotionally rough experience. With the uncertainties of life without a former spouse creating stress and strain. And, the prospect of raising the children in a divided home can put the pressure over the top. Sometimes divorce and child custody disputes make people do things they would otherwise not. Its not to say that the seemingly normal people are bad parents, its just that the divorce… Read More

In any custody order there is a provision limiting your right of relocating with your child after divorce proceedings. The final order states that either parent cannot relocate beyond 75 miles. Further, the 75 miles measures from where they live at the time the final order enters. However, there are circumstances when moving with your child is permissible. Some of those situations follow in this blog post. If you have a question about relocating with your child after divorce call us today. Do I Need Permission for Relocating… Read More

In 2014 the Oklahoma legislature passed two new laws related to guardianship by power of attorney. The new laws allow for the custodial parent of a child to transfer guardianship by power of attorney. This temporary transfer of custody gives the delegated individual full custodial authority. For a free explanation of the law call our Tulsa temporary guardianship attorney today. Full custodial authority means giving this third party the right to act as a parent. This comes with all the rights of any other parent. This new Oklahoma… Read More