Yes, fathers get custody Just Like mothers do in Oklahoma. Under Oklahoma Statute Title 43, Section 112.2, family courts are strictly and explicitly prohibited from favoring a mother over a father simply…
You do not necessarily need a traditional home study for every adoption, but most cases require some form of review. The purpose of a home study is to help the court determine…
Overnight guests can become a major source of conflict in Oklahoma child custody cases. This issue often arises when one parent starts dating, begins a new relationship, allows a romantic partner to…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The process of filing a Lawsuit in Oklahoma is a structured process governed by statute and court rules. In Tulsa County, most civil cases are filed in the district court. While each case…