Oklahoma Family Law for Men
How to Enforce Visitation During Covid-19
What about lost time? Well, we've got a big wide open summer coming up. There's plenty of room for agreement here to make up back time. You don't need to go to court to make up back time. Parties can agree. It's always best to do so in writing, especially if you'd like it to be enforceable. But there's a summer and makeup time is available. So dads, this is where I think it's time to get a motion to enforce in the courts now so that you can get in front of the court and get that makeup time while the kids are out of school during the summer. Read more »Can Conflict Emerge From a Divorce?
Decisions and actions that advance the separation or divorce will almost always necessarily be taken by the other side as aggressive. The natural reaction of your spouse is to reciprocate in kind with emotion driven reactions. If both parties react with emotion driven reactions, it can resemble the phenomenon of two mirrors facing each other. Read more »The Emotional Process of Divorce
The decisions to end a relationship can be traumatic, chaotic and very difficult based on the fact that two people experience it differently if there's an initiator and a receiver. Initiators might feel fear, resentment, relief, doubt and or guilt. Receivers might feel betrayal, loss, a decrease in self esteem, victimization and may seek to get even. It's important to remember that divorce is not the result of one incident or the actions of just one party Read more »Peeling Back The Layers of Divorce
Generally during a divorce, people experience the following feelings, sometimes in order, sometimes out of order, sometimes at the same time, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. There are so many layers to your divorce, including your dreams, sexually, property, finances, socially, within the context of your family and also if you're religious, at church. Divorce involves change, involves loss, but it also involves growth. Read more »Should you Modify Child Support Due to Covid-19?
Get in line, talk to a lawyer about modifying the child support if your income has changed. You need to get in line with the court. Try to get a written notarized agreement with the other party that can be signed and presented to the judge. This will make it a quicker process for you to modify the child support but if you can't, contact a lawyer, get in line with the court and attempt to modify your child support. Read more »Engaging Your Child During Covid-19
The first thing to consider is the age of your children and the curriculum. As the children get older, the harder the curriculum will be, but also the more accountability that those children should have to actually completing things that are relevant to their own educational plan. Whereas children, the curriculum might be less onerous, but they may require more of your supervision to ensure that they are completing tasks. Read more »Supreme Court Issued a Second Emergency Order Regarding COVID-19
The Supreme Court issued a second emergency order regarding COVID-19, and this applied to visitation schedules. Specifically, the court stated that despite all of the changes in the schools, whether or not it's extended or spring break is extended or summer vacation is to begin early. As far as the orders and visitation schedules are concerned, it doesn't matter. They will be applied as if it was the regular school schedule without any deviation. Read more »How Does Divorce Manifest Itself in Children's Behavior?
Children may have fears that one or both parents will abandon them. Children need to do to understand that both parents are still going to take care of them. Abandonment can be felt worse if one or more parent is talking poorly about the other. Children need to know that they have permission to have a relationship with both parents. Read more »10 Tips for Fathers Going Through Divorce
Number one, show your children you love them. Allow them to feel nurtured by you. Let them know that they will be supported by you and your spouse throughout. Number two, except your feelings as normal and allow your children to express their feelings. Accepting and expressing your feelings together will be beneficial for both parent and child. Number three.. Read more »The Stunning Statistics Behind an American Divorce
Approximately 50% of marriages in America end in divorce, approximately 67% of second marriages in America also end in divorce. Divorces most prevalent during a person's twenties and thirties. 50% of all children in America are children of a divorce. Women initiate divorce twice as often as men do. 90% of divorced mothers have custody of their children. 60% of all people in America under the poverty line are single mothers and children. Generally, men put more effort into attempting to salvage a marriage after divorce has been filed. After divorce, generally women experience less stress and do better adjusting. Men generally experience greater emotional adjustment problems, and this is linked to a substantial interruption in their parental role with their child. Generally, men will remarry faster than women will. Men tend to do better at following court orders, staying involved in children's lives, and paying child support if they have joint custody of their child. Read more »How Children Can React to Divorce
The negative effects of the actual divorce have been greatly exaggerated over time. Divorce has some positive effects for children. Single parents tend to have better relationships with their child. Children have usually two celebrations for each holiday. If parents remarry, there are more adult nurturers in their lives and most importantly, the children will be free from the marital conflict that was the basis for the divorce in the first place. Read more »How Divorce Can Impact Child Stages of Development
Respect the child's right to have the feelings that they are having. Notice when they are having those feelings and comment on them in a non-judgmental way. Ask them indirectly about how they're feeling and listen and be sympathetic. And then also it's important to model appropriate expression of feelings for them so that they are better able to do it themselves. Read more »Has your Ex Filed for Contempt in Oklahoma?
Contempt of court is a public offense in the state of Oklahoma, punishable as a misdemeanor and carrying up to six months in the county jail, or a fine of $500. Contempt of court is serious. You need a lawyer who understands your rights as a criminal defendant in the state of Oklahoma. Give us a call if you've got any questions about your rights or if your ex has filed an application for contempt of court against you. Read more »Has your Ex Violated a Court Order?
I'm the Tulsa fathers' rights lawyer. And as a prosecutor, I first chaired jury trial to successful verdict. I have prosecuted hundreds of cases in Tulsa County. Contempt of court is a public offense punishable as a misdemeanor in the state of Oklahoma. Read more »Men Have a Right to a Speedy Trial
We filed a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute based on your constitutional right to a speedy trial. Well, what is your constitutional right to a speedy trial? It is presumed that after a year, you may be prejudiced in your case. Well, what is prejudice? Prejudice could be in the form of witnesses inability to recall events accurately, or in a deterioration of the state's evidence. So it's very important to contact a lawyer if the state files charges against you. And if it's been over a year, you should consider talking about your right to a speedy trial Read more »Call A Seasoned Father's Rights Lawyer to Protect Rights as A Father.
Tulsa Attorney discusses why you need a Father's Rights Lawyer. If you are going through any of the scenarios mentioned, it would in your best interest to call a seasoned Father's Rights Attorney to help protect your rights as a Father. Read more »Does Coronavirus Have An Impact On Father's Rights?
Your children might start a at-home curriculum while the virus is dissipating. Spring break might be lengthened. Summer vacation might start late or begin early. And all of these contingencies were likely not accounted for when you established the agreed order, the decree or the agreement that you two are operating under. The three most important things to consider during this Coronavirus are one, maintaining the educational development of your children. Two, ensuring that the children have adequate supervision during the day if you are working. And three, ensuring that they are safe from this dangerous airborne illness, the Coronavirus. Read more »Multiple Scientific Studies Have Shown Joint Custody Is Better For Children Than Sole Custody
A Tulsa Family Law Attorney discusses court reform and OK 2019 HB 1276 - The Equal Parenting Bill involving joint custody at temporary order hearings. It also explains Tit. 43 Okla. Stat. Section 110.1 B. "To effectuate this policy if requested by a parent the court shall provide equally shared parenting time to the minor children to both parents at a temporary order hearing unless the court finds that shared parenting time would not be in the best interest of the child. If a deviation from shared parenting time is warranted, the court shall approve a parenting plan which maximizes the time each parent has with the child and is consistent with the best interest of the child." Read more »Steps to Take if You Suspect Child Abuse in Oklahoma
As a father, you take your duty to protect your children seriously. If you know or suspect your son or daughter is the victim of child abuse or neglect while in the custody of their other parent, you want and need to protect them — but you may be unsure of the best way to […] Read more »Holiday Trips and Custody Arrangements in Oklahoma
When devising a parenting plan with your ex-spouse or the other parent of your child, it is important to consider physical custody during the week as well as on the weekends, summer break, and holidays. Oklahoma custody arrangements are meant to be permanent and can be difficult to change, especially if the reason behind the […] Read more »A Lawyer Can Modify Your Tulsa Custody Agreement
When a Tulsa custody agreement is made, both parents and the court usually work hard to ensure that the children’s need are met and that it is the best arrangement for all involved. Unfortunately, life is always changing. A job change, a new marriage or sibling, a change of heart on the child’s part, or […] Read more »How Can Unwed Fathers Get Child Custody in Oklahoma?
Fathers who were or are married sometimes have difficulty getting custody and visitation with their children. For unwed fathers, the situation is even more challenging. An unmarried father’s legal rights in Tulsa, Oklahoma are limited to those he establishes through a legal process. Unwed fathers can successfully obtain custody of their children in Oklahoma; however, […] Read more »Your Parenting Plan and Varied Working Hours
Many fathers do not have traditional working hours, which can make creating a parenting plan difficult in Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, since typical nine-to-five job is not a reality for many parents, Oklahoma custody laws recognize this. Regardless of your working hours, you have the right to visitation with your children and a fair parenting plan. […] Read more »Oklahoma Fathers Rights: When an Ex Hides the Children
When contemplating divorce, fathers rights become a big issue for many men. Often, Tulsa men getting divorces are most concerned about protecting their parenting rights. Custody and visitation are critical legal issues that can impact your relationship with your children for years to come. It is essential to fight hard to establish your rights in […] Read more »Can I Change My Child Custody When School Restarts?
School schedules can create many headaches for parents sharing joint child custody in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Especially as children get older, more extracurricular activities crowd a family’s calendar. Combined with work schedules and parenting time schedules, this can create an untenable situation for parents — especially those who have just gone through a contentious divorce. Let […] Read more »
