The Craig County Family Law Attorneys at Tulsa Divorce Attorneys and Associates help with all family cases throughout Oklahoma. If you’re facing a family law problem you understand the frustration it brings. Not only do you have to deal with the opposing party and the aggravation they bring you may have additional issues involving separation from your children. Although an intact home is the best way to raise your children sometimes the constant fighting between the parents turns your home into a mini war zone. If this is you and you’ve given the relationship your all we can help. Our family law attorneys handle child custody and divorce and have done so for nearly twenty years. The biggest and most complex part of a divorce or breakup of parents is the custody side of it. If you’re filing a divorce or child custody case and want to know where to file the case read on. Otherwise read through our blog for topics interesting to you
Where Do I File For Divorce or Custody
Where you file your divorce depends on where you live and how long you’ve lived there. If you live in Craig County at the time you file and you’ve lived
there for the last six months the divorce is filed in the Craig County District Court. Basically you have to live in the State for six months prior to filing. You must also live in the County that you’re filing in for thirty days prior to filing. In the case where there are minor children of the marriage and your asking the court to determine custody you’ll file in the State and County that the children live in.
Craig County Family Law Attorneys Near You
If you’re facing divorce or a paternity case and you need help we can do it. Our Craig County Oklahoma family law attorneys have handled all sorts of cases. From simple agreed divorce on to emergency guardianship and step parent adoptions we’ve done them. Although a family law case requires extreme understanding of family law sometimes you need just a little more. Before we take your case to trial our attorneys have the touch that sometimes is best settled by negotiation. Call us today and get a free and private consultation. Call 530-302-0303
Tulsa Divorce Attorneys Blog
Who gets custody if the parents are unwed is decided by filing a paternity case. In Oklahoma, when parents are unwed and have not established legal paternity or custody through a court order or other legal means, the default legal custody arrangement typically grants sole custody to the mother. The court order must be signed by a District Court judge in the county where the child resides. This means that, without this adjudication of paternity, the mother typically has both physical and legal custody of the child…. Read More
In Oklahoma, a DHS Individualized Service Plan (ISP) is a comprehensive, written document developed by Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS). Its implemented for children adjudicated as deprived. The ISP outlines the specific services and interventions necessary to address the child’s and family’s needs, with the primary goal of ensuring the child’s safety, permanency, and well-being. Key Components of an ISP include: Child and Family History: In most cases a cases is opened after a child protective service investigation. After this investigation, if CPS identifies issues, they refer it… Read More
Child custody cases are some of the most emotionally charged disputes in Oklahoma family law. Parents are often stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure of what helps—or hurts—their case. While the court focuses on the best interests of the child, the things you say during a custody battle can have a major impact on how the judge views your ability to co-parent. Knowing what not to say is just as important as knowing what to say. Here are key statements and behaviors to avoid during an Oklahoma custody case. Do Not Speak… Read More
When a divorce or child custody case begins in Oklahoma, the court must still ensure stability and fairness while the case moves forward. Because a divorce can take a while, Oklahoma law allows judges to issue temporary orders that create rules for both spouses until the final divorce decree is entered. These orders are not permanent, but they play a crucial role in protecting your rights, your finances, and your children during the divorce process. What Are Temporary Orders? Temporary orders are court directives issued shortly after a divorce… Read More
