How Do I Get Sole Custody in Oklahoma Family Court?

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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

Are There Grandparent Visitation Rights in Oklahoma

Grandparents Visitation Rights

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

Bixby Family lawyers

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Our Bixby Family lawyers have the experience you need. Family law is a broad practice area that requires a special set of skills to practice. Unlike other practice areas family law attorneys must be ready to navigate one of the most emotional areas of the law. When a child’s safety is involved or a marriage of many years is unwinding its emotional. Its not that the cases don’t settle down, its just getting to that point. Our attorneys have broad experience dealing with all aspects of a… Read More

Child Abuse Charges During Divorce in Tulsa

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Child Abuse charges during divorce will change the divorce and child custody process in Tulsa. Many people know that divorces can become nasty.  Take for example the recent divorce proceedings between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.  The pair has six children together.  When the news of the divorce broke, allegations of child abuse were directed at Pitt.  Later exonerated by the FBI, this was still damaging to his public persona and reputation.  While this is a high-profile example, bogus accusations of child abuse are often a tool… Read More

Family Lawyers in Tulsa Discuss Threats by Phone During Divorce

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Threats by Phone During Divorce is an absolute no-no in the divorce process. In a divorce, conversations and text messages can often become argumentative and sometimes threatening.  Offensive and obscene language are tale-tell signs of threats by telephone.  This is especially true if the language is in connection with threatening a person’s life.  If you feel you have involvement in threats by phone or other electronic medium in your divorce, let us know. Its important to understand that certain conduct during the divorce process itself can impact… Read More

Dividing Debts in Tulsa Divorce

Divorce vs. Legal Separation

Division of Marital Property and Debts: Dividing Debts in Tulsa Divorce is a complex legal issue. The Oklahoma law regarding property and debt division in a divorce requires the court to make an equitable division of all marital property, including debts.  Anything acquired during the course of the marriage is subject to division, including medical debts.  This equitable or fair division, is not the same as a 50/50 split.  Should the case go to trial, the court will consider the asset allocation and the parties ability to pay.  In… Read More

Tulsa Lawyers Discuss Genetic Testing in Paternity

  The need for genetic testing in Paternity cases arises when there is a need to contest or to establish who the father of a child is.  It’s important to note that fathers can only bring challenges to paternity, with very limited exceptions, within in the first two years after the child is born.  Additionally, genetic testing conducted individually by the parties is not admissible in court. This is because some of those tests may not be accurate. Rather, only Court approved tets will be admissable for Genetic… Read More

Oklahoma Same Sex Step Parent Adoptions

Oklahoma Same Sex Step Parent Adoptions are no longer a prohibited method of parentage. With the Supreme Court’s ruling establishing a right to same-sex marriage, laws in all the states including Oklahoma have expanded several rights for LGBT couples.  One of these new rights is for same sex step parent adoptions.  For years, without the right to marry we haven’t been able to accommodate the adoption needs of children and their same sex parents. Historically, parentage is either a heterosexual couple, or an agreement of a donor. But… Read More

Explanation of Protective Orders

A restraining order is a court document that prohibits one family member from having any contact whatsoever with another. The purpose of a protective order is to prevent an immediate risk of harm. An example of this is an angry spouse, a jilted lover or any other threatening family member. One important requirement is that the person who is threatening harm you is a family member. A family member also includes those in dating relations and in-laws. Common reasons for the order are alleged  domestic violence, stalking,… Read More

Family Emergency Custody in Oklahoma

There are times when a child is in imminent danger because one or both of parents are abusive. This abuse can involve drug use, sexual abuse, physical abuse or any other imminent risk of harm to the child. Oklahoma courts take the welfare of children very seriously. At those times the court must step in to determine in whose custody the child should reside under Oklahoma Emergency Custody rules. If after a hearing the judge determines that harm will come to a child he will order the child removed…. Read More