Finding out your child is calling their stepfather “dad” can feel like an emotional punch to the gut. It is entirely natural to experience a rush of hurt, jealousy, or a deep-seated fear that you are being replaced in your child’s life. However, while this situation is highly emotional, it is an incredibly common dynamic in blended families. As a…
When parents struggle to communicate, repeatedly disagree about parenting decisions, or find themselves returning to court over the same issues, a judge may consider appointing a parent coordinator to assist the family. Many parents are unfamiliar with the role of a parent coordinator and are unsure whether the appointment will help or hurt their case. Understanding what a parent coordinator…
Navigating custody schedules in Rogers County is one of the hardest parts of a separation. If you are looking for a way to keep both parents deeply involved in your child’s daily life, the 3-3-2 custody schedule might be the gentle solution your family needs. To see this article as a video, click here. How This Loving Schedule Works This heart-centered…
Understanding Emergency Custody can be difficult. When concerns arise involving abuse, neglect, abandonment, substance abuse, domestic violence, or other circumstances that threaten a child’s safety, Oklahoma law may allow a parent or legal guardian to seek emergency custody from the court. Emergency custody is an extraordinary remedy. Courts do not grant emergency orders simply because parents disagree about parenting styles…
When parents are involved in a divorce, paternity action, or custody dispute in Rogers County, one of the first significant court appearances may be a temporary custody order hearing. Many parents are surprised to learn that this hearing can have a major impact on the remainder of the case. Although the orders entered are considered temporary, they often establish a…
Being charged with enabling child abuse by injury is one of the most serious criminal accusations a person can face in Oklahoma. These cases often involve allegations that a parent, guardian, caregiver, or other responsible adult allowed a child to be abused or failed to protect a child from known abuse. Many people are shocked to discover that they can…
A temporary order hearing allows the judge to establish rules that govern the parties in a family law case while the case is ongoing. These orders can address matters such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, possession of the marital residence, payment of debts, and other issues that require immediate attention. For many families in Claremore, a temporary…
Deciding to file for emergency custody is a big decision, as these proceedings protect children from immediate danger or harm. When a parent believes a child is facing abuse, neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, substance abuse exposure, or other urgent safety concerns, Oklahoma law may allow the parent to seek emergency court intervention before a full custody hearing can occur. Understanding…
To prove the other Parent Is Unfit, you will have the burden of proof but in those cases there are things to do that help you meet this burden. Allegations that a parent is “unfit” are among the most serious claims possible in a custody case. In Oklahoma, courts do not remove or restrict a parent’s rights lightly. The central…
Moving across state lines or international borders is common for families in Rogers County, but it creates a complex legal question: Which court has jurisdiction to decide custody in your family law case? In Claremore, Oklahoma, the answer is found in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). This law prevents “forum shopping” (where a parent moves a…