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I let my daughter stay with my sister a few years back bc my life was a chaotic mess . Dhs was involved w my other kid & my sister told me that the worker said I wasn’t allowed to see her. Then she went and got guardianship. I never received any notice of court bc she sent it to an address... View More 
answered on Oct 19, 2020
There are specific notices that have to be given and if they sent it to your last known address then they most likely have met that obstacle (they are not responsible for keeping track of every place a person lives but the last known address, because in some cases, those people are bouncing around... View More
My husband is in the middle of a custody battle over his daughter. The mother of the child signed a document giving up her rights on her own accord in front of a notary. It was then filed with the court. At a pretrial hearing the judge dismissed it and helped her get a lawyer. Is this legal or did... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
The document is an unenforceable document therefore the judge disregarding that is correct. In Oklahoma, there are 2 ways of giving up parental rights; 1) During a legal adoption proceeding where the parents voluntarily (or involuntarily in some cases) consent and give up their rights, or 2) DHS... View More
Man had passed out after drinking heavily at his girlfriends house. There was a party happening in the other room. Another girl was there that was obsessed with the victim. Man is in and out of consciousness with a female that has forced herself on top of him in the dark. Other partygoers bust in... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2020
The paternity test done 11-12 years ago has sealed the fate of the father as the father, and therefore financially responsible as any father would be on him. The only option other than continuing to pay child support is to file for custody (or at least joint custody) and that would most likely... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2020
In the majority of divorce proceedings there is an automatic temporary order. This prevents selling, disposing, destroying, etc.... any marital assets. Likewise, insurances must remain intact as well. Even with the temporary order in place a judge may give permission for one or the other party... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
By default a child born of a marriage is presumed to be a child of that marriage, therefore any challenge to that has to be brought by a challenging party claiming to have rights. I assume based on your question your husband and the biological father are not one in the same. Therefore, even if... View More
The female partner, 72 years old, has always referred to herself as the "significant other," not as a wife. The male partner is 86 years old and not medically well.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Common Law marriage is a grey area in Oklahoma. If someone tells you that it doesn't exist, then they are wrong. It very much exists, just with some different terminology. There are some things that have to be shown to prove that a non-ceremonial union exist and there are many ways to... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
This question is not as easy as step 1 - 2 - 3. Generally, once an adoption is finalized, then it is non-reversible. There are a few exceptions to this rule, however these exceptions are challenging to prove. This is something that you will need an experienced adoption attorney to help you with,... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2020
Based on the only fact being .06 then DWI would be the charge that should be filed. However, other factors can change that. First factor is if your blood test came back with a controlled substance (this includes prescriptions that impair driving) in addition to the .06 - you may actually be being... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
If threats are being made to you, regardless of where it is a group of protestors or a single individual, and you feel the threats are legitimate (as in you truly believe the threat is real and they are capable of enacting the threat) -- then call 9-1-1 and let law enforcement resolve the... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
If the house was purchased during the marriage, it will be considered marital property and part of the equitable distribution of the marriage.
My ex and I divorced 6 years ago, our child was 2 at the time. She got physical custody and I got a standard visitation schedule with joint legal custody.
In February of this she began allowing our child to spend every other week with me which continued through the summer. When school... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
As with most legal questions the answer is usually … depends. When it comes to custody/more visitation there usually needs to be a significant change in order to modify. However, based on the few details that you provided, she has shown an acceptance to allowing more visitation in which that... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2020
By default a divorce with minor children does require counseling for parenting through divorce. Basically telling you to get along with the other party. There are situations where both parties do not have to take the course, when one party is getting full custody and the other party has NO... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Your questions is a little ambiguous for an accurate answer. However, generally speaking, if you rented the property as a married couple then he could have the legal right to be there as your spouse, the same as if you were buying a house together. The lease agreement could shed light to that... View More
Non-Custodial, FOC, lives in a different state. He will not call our children, at all, and says it’s my responsibility to make sure they talk to him. Our children do NOT want to talk to him. When I have them call every 2-4 days it’s a constant battle. They cry and get upset. Then I’m left... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Even though they do not want to talk to the FOC, if there is a court order then you must adhere to that. However, the times chosen to make that contact still have to be reasonable times. In other words, he cannot force you to have the contact at 3:30 in the morning. Best bet, try to keep talking... View More
Me and my separated husband has 3 kids. We haven't been to court yet. But we signed a paper that I typed out saying that he gets them half a week and I'll get them the other half. I heard that my kids dont get fed well and are mistreated while they are at there dads house. I want to keep... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Most likely, the piece of paper you typed out will not have any weight, as it was not an order of the court, however that is not a guarantee. Assuming you have either been served the divorce papers or you served him the papers, then there is usually a temporary order in place, which should address... View More
After I caught my wife cheating we felt it best she move, we split custody 50/50 haven't gotten a "proper" divorce decree, she did not want to take that route. I have always paid 100% of the child care and my daughters insurance on top 100% of our mortgage and home ins. (etc),... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
The short answer is yes anything is possible and any lawyer telling you otherwise is just trying to get your cash. In any custody issue, there are many moving parts that the court will consider. The most important one, the best interest of the child. Your interest, the mothers interest,... View More
My daughter is in Oklahoma I live in Texas. We were never through the courts we handled it ourselves I have records of all transactions
answered on Aug 20, 2020
You are obligated to continue child support until graduation of High School. This is the default condition, however, many divorce decrees will have a clause requiring Child Support if the child is in college, which then would be the order to be followed. You would need to review your divorce... View More
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