Protective orders and child custody cases often overlap in Oklahoma family law. A protective order is usually filed to prevent abuse, stalking, harassment, threats, or violence. A child custody case decides legal…
In Oklahoma, a parent is not unfit simply because the parents disagree, communicate poorly, or have different parenting styles. Courts generally look for serious facts showing that a parent cannot safely, responsibly,…
Few legal matters are more important and stressful than a child custody dispute. The outcome may determine where your child lives, how parenting time is divided, and who makes important decisions regarding…
When a marriage ends, one of the most difficult questions a step-parent may face is whether they have any legal rights to visitation in order to continue seeing the child they helped…
In many cases, you can expunge 2 felony crimes. However, the answer depends on several factors, including the type of felonies involved, your criminal history, and how much time has passed since…
The Purpose of an Adversary Proceeding in a bankruptcy case is to resolve legal disputes in the case. Filing for bankruptcy is supposed to be the first step toward a financial fresh…
The cost of a custody lawyer in Tulsa depends largely on how contentious your case is. When Oklahoma parents face a custody dispute, one of the most pressing questions is the financial…
When a child is in immediate danger, Oklahoma law allows a parent or legal guardian to file for emergency custody. Emergency custody proceedings are designed to protect children from circumstances that present…
Many people learn they need to be “added to the docket” after missing a court date, receiving a traffic citation, discovering an outstanding warrant, or deciding they want their case heard sooner…
In Oklahoma child custody cases, one of the most practical—yet frequently misunderstood—clauses in a parenting plan is the Right of First Refusal. When parents separate or divorce, scheduling can get complicated. Work…