Child Custody

When to honor the child’s preferences after divorce

Even the best of divorces can be hard on a child. Children in Oklahoma depend on their parents to provide them with a safe and stable home environment, especially after a big life change such as divorce. The needs of the child vary depending on how old the child is, as well as their personality […]

Putting the children first during the holidays after a divorce

With the holiday season approaching, families in Oklahoma look forward to the special festivities and traditions of the season. However, for children of divorce, the holiday season can be a confusing and sometimes stressful time. That being said, there are steps parents can take after a divorce to ensure a happy holiday for their little […]

What should a parent’s moral conduct be post-divorce?

Sometimes, a divorce can be a complicated matter, especially when children are involved. If a divorce is bitter and contentious, parents in Oklahoma may use the children in a tug-of-war with their exes, which is never in the best interests of the child. In general, there are some guidelines, according to the Oklahoma Bar Association, […]

Is it legal to withhold child support in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma divorce brings with it many challenges, and there are many decisions that must be made. Specifically, when children are involved in the divorce, this means child custody and child support decisions must be decided upon. The following blog should help you understand more about child support and visitation, although it is not to be […]

Airplane diverted due to child custody dispute

It is not unheard of for child custody battles to become acrimonious, particularly when both parents want sole custody of their child. In some cases, desperate parents in Oklahoma will resort to wrongfully taking their child to another state or even another nation in order to prevent their ex from having custody or visitation with […]

Alleged Oklahoma baby abductors vindicated

A child custody dispute can create strife in families. Sometimes those disputes can get resolved in Oklahoma by mediation and sometimes court action is necessary. A divorce or relocation can impend the best interest of the child. It’s important for parents to know their rights in a case involving child custody. Two women were recently […]

New law will require parents to take a course before divorce

Child custody issues are often on the forefront of any parent’s mind when it comes to divorce. Most parents want to help their children weather the divorce in as good a manner as possible. Yet some believe additional measures may need to be taken, for the sake of parents and children going through a divorce. […]

TV star wants sole custody of unborn child

What can a prenuptial agreement cover? The division of assets? Inheritances? Separating marital property from separate property? All of this may be true. Yet Oklahoma residents may be interested to hear that one television star wants to claim that another concept can be covered by prenuptial agreement: child custody. Sherri Shepherd, co-host of the television […]

Maintaining a cordial divorce for the sake of the children

While usually a divorce is ultimately in the best interests of both spouses, negotiations and sometimes concessions may still need to be made. For couples in Oklahoma with children two of the major decisions that will need to be made are decisions regarding child custody and child support. There are ways, however, to make sure […]

What is the best child custody arrangement?

Child custody issues for a divorce here in Oklahoma can be a source of significant conflict for many parents. Divorce comes with many issues that cause stress, and child support and child custody questions present many problems. this problem can be complicated sometimes and you need good advice from Oklahoma Child Custody Lawyers. Because the amount […]