Fathers rights refer to the impact that a parent’s gender will have in their custody battles and the parental rights that they both have and will receive. Oklahoma law does not differentiate between fathers’ and mothers’ rights when it comes to custody. The primary focus of the court is always the best interests of the child. This means that, legally,…
In Oklahoma, grandparents may be able to get emergency custody of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. A court typically grants emergency custody when the child’s safety and well-being are at immediate risk, requiring swift legal intervention. Here, we’ll discuss the conditions needed, the steps to follow for a grandparent getting emergency custody, and what it means for now and the…
Appealing a child custody order can be a tough call to make. If you have recently received a child custody order from a family court in Oklahoma and you are unhappy with the decision, you might be wondering if you can appeal the ruling. Read below for more on the process of appealing a child custody order in Oklahoma, including…
For the Family court in Rogers County to decide a parent is unfit they use a broad range of criteria. In Child custody cases revolve around the central notion that the best interests of the child are paramount. A major aspect of these cases is the determination of parental fitness. It’s essential for those involved in custody disputes or concerned…
Its possible to get full custody of your kids in a Rogers County divorce or custody case but there are certain limitations. Its important to all the parent’s in a custody case to understand the law of child custody and what the Courts in our county expect from both parents. Long gone are the days when the Court preferred one…
Joint child custody in Rogers County is one of the most fundamental issues in an family law case where minor children are involved. In general, the family law court in Oklahoma will like to award joint custody. Barring some exceptions, the presence or involvement of both parents is considered to be in the best interests of the child. Joint Legal…
Among the many facets of a child custody and support case is law used for calculating child support. The process, while it may seem daunting, is not as tedious as it may appear. This article will summarize it for you, including the idea of proportional income contribution. Statutes Used for Calculating Child Support The elements that the statutes consider when…
A Florida woman was arrested in May of 2017 after a neighbor became aware of the woman’s 1-yr-old child being left in a drug house. The neighbor went to the house to inquire about a theft. Upon entering the home she heard a baby crying. The child was found in a back room on a mattress laying on the floor…
Rogers County Child Abuse Charges are very serious and if you’re convicted the penalties are severe. Recently, a lesbian couple received 20 year prison sentences regarding the child abuse of a 5 year old boy. The women bound the boy using duct tape around his hands and over his eyes. They then beat him with belts and a hammer. Hospital staff…
Our clients are often curious about the Rogers County Divorce Process. In truth the divorce process depends on the type of divorce and if there’s children involved. While there are answers to how long a divorce takes as it relates to the Rogers County divorce process, it depends on the type divorce itself. There are three common types of divorce…