Family Law Attorney Tulsa-Child Support

child support

Child support is one of the most disputed issues between parents. There’s the often used phrase that the only two certain things in life are death and taxes. To be certain, the other is child support. If you are a parent in the State of Oklahoma going through either a divorce involving minor children or a  paternity, you can be certain that child support…

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Paternity Attorneys – Presumption of Paternity

Presumption of Paternity

The Presumption of Paternity is a powerful family law tool in Oklahoma. The impact of this legal tool is mostly felt when its least expected. Most often its felt when a married couple splits up without getting divorced and someone gets pregnant. Or if a party to the marriage gets pregnant by a man that inst her current husband.  In these and similar situations,…

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Child Custody and Best Interest in Oklahoma

Child Custody and Best Interest in Oklahoma

Child Custody and Best Interest is what the Courts use to decide which parent gets custody. This means that in a divorce or paternity case the Judge looks at several factors to decide custody. The best interest of the child is not a one size fits all analysis.  Rather, the court looks at all the facts surrounding the children and child custody. Some factors…

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Child Preference Oklahoma Child Custody

Child Preference in Oklahoma Child Custody

Child Preference in Oklahoma Child Custody cases is important to determine custody.   Contrary to their name, final orders such as Decrees of Paternity and Decrees of Divorce, are never truly “final orders”. When it comes to orders involving legal custody, physical custody (visitation), and child support, They can always be modified for cause. Child Preference in Oklahoma Child Custody is one of the biggest…

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Preserving Your Last Will And Testament

last will and testament

Because last will and testament is one of the most important original legal documents possessed by many people. A last will and testament is generally a signed and witnessed document that specifies who gets what when you die. Most people are aware of the importance of having a valid Oklahoma will. However, once prepared, it’s often a document that gets filed away and forgotten or…

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Prenuptial Agreements Oklahoma

Prenuptial agreements are enforceable in Oklahoma. Given that fifty percent of all marriage end in divorce, having a properly drafted prenuptial agreement is prudent. Prenuptial agreements are also used for civil unions or any other long term agreements between people. A prenup is a contract. The contract is entered into prior to the final marital or civil union. A properly written prenup must meet…

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Serving My Spouse The Divorce Petition

Serving My Spouse The Divorce Petition

Whats the process for serving my spouse in a divorce is a question many people have. The divorce process is difficult enough without having to face procedural problems like service of process. Sometimes something as easy as serving the divorce petition can derail the case. If you serve it the wrong way you risk having the case dismissed forcing you to pay additional fees. Serving…

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Shared Child Custody and Relocation in Oklahoma

Shared Child Custody and Relocation

Shared Child Custody and Relocation in Oklahoma is a hotly disputed family law issue. Even though a final divorce or paternity  order is in place this isn’t enough. The order for shared custody will have to be modified in order to relocate the children.  Life circumstances change creating opportunities outside of State. If this is you and you have an order for shared child…

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Am I Common Law Married in Oklahoma

Am I Common Law Married in Oklahoma is a valid question. Family law in Oklahoma recognizes common law marriage. Call our Family Lawyers today

Am I Common Law Married in Oklahoma is a valid question. The consequences of whether you’re married or not are far reaching. Not only are we responsible for the medical bills of our spouse we may owe them alimony in a separation as well. The truth of the matter is that if you’re common law married and want to separate you’ll need a divorce. …

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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce

Dividing Retirement accounts in Divorce

Dividing retirement accounts in divorce is part of the property settlement. In an Oklahoma divorce the court requires the equitable and fair division of all marital property, assets, and debts. This division of course does not include property, debts or assets that were acquired prior to the marriage. Also it doesn’t include gifts, and other property acquired after the parties separated. Dividing The Retirement…

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