answered on Jul 7, 2011
Unless she can prove you unfit, the court generally will not give custody of minor children to a grandparent. She would have to file a guardianship petition.
She has limited visitation rights which are listed in Title 43 of Oklahoma Statutes Section 109.4.
My son lives with his mother and he wants to live with me and he is 11 years old. I was wondering the age he can make his own decision.
answered on Jul 7, 2011
Age 12 is the statutory guideline for considering the preference of the child but it is not absolute. It depends on how mature the child is and the reasons behind the request.
answered on Jul 7, 2011
It depends on what you mean by "amend". If there is some sort of error that needs correcting, then you file a Motion to Amend. If you want to change child support, custody, or visitation, you will need to file a Motion to Modify. You will also need to request a hearing on whatever the... View More 
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