24 Nov

What If My Ex-Spouse is Harassing Me Electronically?

Going through a long divorce can be hard enough but dealing with continued harassment afterward can be draining. The last thing you want to deal with is constant reminders of your divorce. One of the worst parts of online harassment is the lack of control and how the harassment can happen anywhere. You may have options for battling this. Reach out to an Oklahoma City family lawyer to find out more. What Counts as Electronic Harassment? The lines can become blurry [...]

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17 Nov

How to Obtain Temporary Emergency Custody

In some instances, you may want to gain emergency custody over your children, particularly if they are in danger. This is possible, but only under certain circumstances. Being aware of what those circumstances are can help you prepare for what may happen. If you have concerns when your custody request is denied, talk to an Oklahoma divorce attorney who can help you explore your options. When Temporary Emergency Custody is Given Family courts only consider temporary emergency custody orders in certain situations. [...]

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10 Nov

What Financial Factors Impact My Child Support?

Many factors go into deciding who pays child support and how much will be paid. Being aware of some of the financial factors that go into this decision may give you an idea of what to expect. The judge will ultimately decide how much child support will be paid. However, talking with an Oklahoma family lawyer about your options might let you gain the outcome you desire. Financial Factors that Decide Your Child Support When it comes to child support financial [...]

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03 Nov

Why is a Parenting Coordinator Being Considered for My Divorce?

Going through a divorce in Oklahoma is challenging enough but worrying about a parenting coordinator only adds to the stress. Not everyone realizes why parenting coordinators are appointed to a divorce case. Ultimately, the judge will decide whether your case needs this or not. There are various factors that go into that decision that you might be able to avoid. If you have questions, consider asking an Oklahoma City divorce lawyer for answers. When Are Parenting Coordinators Assigned? A parenting coordinator [...]

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27 Oct

Walking You Through the Phases of Divorce

Going through a divorce for the first time or second time if this is your first time dealing with a contested divorce, can be overwhelming. So many legal and emotional factors are involved when you have children. You have to worry about child custody, visitation, and child support. Even if you do not have kids, you must deal with the division of property, finances, and debt. You may not have to go through your divorce alone if you talk [...]

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20 Oct

Do I Need a Court Order to Visit My Child?

The aftermath of a divorce can be painful for everyone involved. If your Oklahoma divorce did not set up visitation hours for seeing your child, the healing process can be harder. This is especially true if your ex-spouse is keeping your child away from you. However, there might be a solution to this depending on your situation. Ask an Oklahoma divorce attorney about your legal options. Are Court Orders Required for Visitation Rights? Many people are surprised to learn that court [...]

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13 Oct

How to Establish Parentage in a Divorce

Establishing parentage in an Oklahoma divorce is a vital step if you want certain rights as a parent. However, the ultimate determination of parentage will come from the judge. This means you want the evidence required to prove paternity. Without the right evidence or documents, some of your parental rights could be revoked after the divorce. Talk to an Oklahoma family lawyer if you have any concerns about this. How Oklahoma Courts Establish Paternity Part of establishing parentage is establishing paternity. [...]

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06 Oct

What Factors Decide If I Receive Alimony?

Alimony is a monthly payment that helps many single parents cover their bills after their Oklahoma divorce. When filing for alimony, many people wonder what helps determine their eligibility for alimony and how much they could receive. Knowing what things can take away alimony can also be helpful. This can help you increase your chances of obtaining and keeping alimony for as long as you need. If you have questions, talk to an Oklahoma family lawyer to learn more. Factors [...]

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22 Sep

What If My Ex-Spouse Does Not Show Up to Visitation?

What Do I Do If My Ex-Spouse Doesn’t Show Up to Visitation?

It can be frustrating when your ex-spouse deliberately ignores court orders after a divorce. When you have concerns about how your Oklahoma divorce is affecting your children, this can worrisome. Visitation hours are designed to help children adapt to a divorce, but this can be prevented when your ex-spouse never shows up. Feel free to talk to an Oklahoma family attorney if you have questions on how to fix this. Effects of Parents Avoiding Visitation A parent not showing up to [...]

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15 Sep

What If My Ex-Spouse Took My Child?

When your ex-spouse takes away your child against your will, the situation can feel hopeless. You might start thinking you will never see your child again or that nothing can be done. The good thing is you can take several legal steps to have your child found and returned. There are also steps you can take after an Oklahoma divorce to prevent this from happening again. All you have to do is talk to an Oklahoma divorce lawyer to [...]

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