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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: How do I make sure my daughters father can’t just come after my daughter when it’s convenient?

My daughters father has blocked me on everything and sent numerous messages stating he wants nothing to do with her and even wrote it out on a piece of paper. I want to make sure he can’t just come take her when it’s convenient to him.

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

The answer will depend on other factors, including whether there is an existing court order that grants him visitation rights or not. If there is an existing court order, you may need to seek modification of that order. Otherwise, he may be able to exercise his rights under that order even if he... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Arkansas on
Q: Are you allowed to say i heard or I believe when bringing allegations against someone in an exparte order in Arkansas

I didn't get served i was ordered to take baby to my po and everything stated in order is a lie that can be proven on my side.

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

If you try to quote someone else by saying what you heard, you may be prohibited from repeating what you heard due to the Hearsay rule. There are ways around Hearsay, but you will generally need a lawyer to help you avoid the Hearsay problem. If there is an eyewitness who made a statement to you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Oklahoma on
Q: How to petition/motion the court for visitation by parent with my infant child who is under a guardianship in Oklahoma
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answered on Dec 25, 2024

If there is an open guardianship, you will need legal counsel to help you file a motion for visitation. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you are the parent. If you are the alleged father, you may have to undergo genetic testing. You will also need to be able to show that it is in the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: Can you sue for domestic violence or assault after the 3 year limitation if you have enough proof ?

I am wondering if it is legally possible to sue after the 3 year limitation if i provided enough proof

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

Limitations on claims are governed by statute and are usually so fact-sensitive that you need to speak to an individual lawyer as soon as you can to determine whether you may bring a claim. With that said, Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 95 places a one year limit on civil claims for assault & battery.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Is it illegal for husband to keep children from me during divorce?

I'm currently going through a divorce, and there is no custody agreement in place. My mother is assisting my husband in keeping my two children, ages two and one, away from me. I'm concerned about their well-being while in his care. I attempted to seek legal aid but was denied without... View More

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answered on Feb 17, 2025

The answer will depend on the circumstances. If there is no court order, you will need to go to court and have a hearing to establish a custody and schedule for parenting time. The Automatic Temporary Injunction that goes into effect when a divorce petition is filed and served prohibits a parent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Uncategorized for Arkansas on
Q: My ex-wife has not paid on our house in a year and a half. The house is on the market. How do I get her to pay

Our divorce is final but she refuses to pay her half of the mortgage and homeowners insurance

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answered on Feb 17, 2025

Your options will depend on the terms and language in your divorce decree and property settlement papers. An experienced Arkansas divorce attorney will be able to give you more insight about your options after reviewing those documents.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Divorce for Arkansas on
Q: Can I appeal the property division in my divorce case?

I would like to appeal the property division in my finalized divorce case. Some specific assets were not divided fairly, and I have evidence that supports an appeal. What steps should I take to appeal based on property division, and are there specific time limits I should be aware of in my... View More

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answered on Feb 17, 2025

You should consult with an Arkansas appellate lawyer promptly. There are strict time constraints that govern an appeal. The strength of your appeal will largely be determined by evidence that was offered in the trial of your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Right now I'm depending on my wife for income basically everything and she always threatens to leave me s
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answered on Jan 1, 2025

There are many factors that could impact your claim for spousal support in the event of separation or a divorce. Each spouse's earning capacity will be one factor. Another factor will be the length of the marriage. Support claims are fluid and fact-sensitive, so you would benefit from a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My visits and phone calls are being used to get money from me

She threatens to send my kids away, tells them horrible lies about me, yells at them, cusses at them, calls them stupid. Makes them stand naked if they have accidents while her kids make fun of them. What can I do

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answered on Jan 1, 2025

Unfortunately, scenarios like the one you describe still occur. That is precisely what family law courts are for. If you are the other parent, you are able to take action to ask a judge to address her conduct and even possibly change custody. Your children's statements about what happen when... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Wyoming on
Q: I am being kept away from my grandchildren by their parents. Is this legal?

My son is upset with me about a personal issue that my grandson talked to me about. I felt it was necessary to share the information with his Dad. I was concerned about my grandson's suicidal ideations. I haven't been allowed to see him or his two brothers now for over two years. Do I... View More

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answered on Dec 27, 2024

Grandparent rights are a very sensitive issue, both practically and legally. Oklahoma has a comprehensive grandparent rights statute. A grandparent seeking visitation rights must overcome a number of hurdles, including showing parental unfitness or that the child in question would suffer harm or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Arkansas on
Q: I let my son go stay with his dad temporary now he is filing for custody and has put a no contact order against me.

I live in Arkansas and he lives in Illinois.. What can I do to get my son back

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

You need to consult with a lawyer. You may ultimately need a lawyer in Illinois. There are many case-specific questions that only a lawyer may advise you about in a private session. Some of the questions will include: Is there an existing court order, and if so, which court (state) issued that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: My kids father is not really in her life and i was wondering if I should just leave it alone or try to get full custody.

My daughter is 7 weeks old. The father does not help financially. He post guns. He wants to drive her around with no license. The only way he wants to see her is if i drop her off at his girlfriends house but I have never met her and he has never taken care of his daughter before.

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

Your question is very individual and fact-specific. You need to strategize privately with a lawyer. Sometimes it is worth going to court to obtain a custody order and specify each parent's authority and rights concerning the child, while in other cases a mother in your situation may decide to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Paternity and child custody

My son has a two year old daughter and is not married and does not live with child’s mother. They both recently found out that even though he signed paperwork at birth of his daughter, the hospital did not include his name as the father therefore he is not on the birth certificate. She moved to... View More

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

Depending on when she moved to Kansas, he may need legal counsel either in Oklahoma or in Kansas. The "home state" of a minor child is generally defined as the most recent consecutive-six-month period where the minor child has resided. Whether the case ends up in Oklahoma or Kansas, he... View More

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Q: My oldest sons father got a protective order for him and our son against my daughters father. I don’t agree with the

Protective order because if it’s in place my daughter’s father won’t be able to be around to see his daughter. I want to know if I will get in trouble if I don’t bring my son to court hearing for the protective order? I was told since he’s a minor I would get in trouble but I don’t... View More

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

You should always plan on attending court hearings and seek the advice of legal counsel when there is an open court case. If you do not agree with the other side's proposed outcome, not showing up to court virtually guarantees that they will win and obtain that outcome.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Arkansas on
Q: we have an old court order from 6 years ago. A new law has passed in 2020 that allows for shared income child support.

I have had a material change in income and other dependents born. Am i able to open a case back up to have this child support adjusted to the new law?

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answered on Dec 25, 2024

Significant changes in your circumstances, including changes to either side's income, are good cause for seeking a review and modification of child support. Generally, it is a good idea to have a lawyer privately review your case before you file anything. There are cases where a person only... View More

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