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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Okla dhs closed the case when child turned 18, arrears are still owed, how do I collect from another state now?

we had a custody change as my child needs to know their siblings, they then lived with biological father at the time he(bio-father) owed over twenty thousand, I was under the understanding his back amount would be reduced from any amount that was asked of me to pay( not the case), my child is now... View More

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Feb 22, 2022

You can domesticate child support order in the state where the Dad lives and have an attorney collect for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: What should i do if my 2 children live with me 100% of the time for 1&1/2 yrs and im still paying child support?

& does that mean that the person gettong child support for said children could come get my kids from me at any time even tho they are currently enrolled in school where we live (in a different state) plus i have medical etc etc for them

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Nov 28, 2021

You should file to modify custody and ask the Court to make you the custodial parent with visitation to the other parent. You need a court order that says you are the custodial parent.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: My child’s father hasn’t been doing his weekly visitation for the last 6 months but wants to start again

I was about to file for contempt of court and see if I could get the order dismissed and some custody. Do I have to let him do his visitations again? He’s done this multiple times where he’ll call for a month or two and stop because he’s mad that I won’t give him money even though he’s... View More

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Nov 11, 2021

If there is a court order that is granting him visitation, then you have to allow him the opportunity to follow that. If he chooses to not visit, that is his choice, but you cannot violate the court order. You can still file a motion to modify visitation and enforcement of child support, but in... View More

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Q: Can OCSS request a child support modification without a motion initiated by the CP or NCP?

I received a letter in the mail today from OCSS informing me of a hearing to modify child support.

I called the custodial parent and she seemed as shocked as I was when she checked her mail. She claims that she did not file any motion and that she did not believe a modification was... View More

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Oct 25, 2021

It sounds like that is what has happened, so yes, it can happen. My experience is this sometimes happens when the other parent is receiving some type of state benefits.

I have also seen more than a few cases where the other parent denies requesting the modification, only to later learn they...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If the custodial parent has died, do I still owe arrearges? And who do I owe them to?

After her death I received some legal papers from an attorney explaining that she had passed away and that our minor child wanted to live with his older step brother. Having had no contact or relationship with the child for 16 of his 17 years I consented to his request only to find out later that... View More

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Oct 5, 2021

If the custodial parent has died and the child is still a minor then you owe the child support arrears to the person who has guardianship over the child or if the child has received benefits from DHS due to your nonpayment of child support you may owe DHS.

If the child is now an adult and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Oklahoma DHS closed my child support case due to the fact of my inability to pay. Can my case be reopened in the future?

My case was closed with arrears still in place. My 2 kids are now adults, 21 and 20. Just was wondering if the case can be reopened because of the arrears that was in place when case was closed.

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Sep 22, 2021

Yes, DHS can reopen your case to collect interest and arrears.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Okay I’m 17 and I’m wanting to date this 20 year old I’ve been talking to I want to know how I can get It legal

Okay he’s 20 And I’m in the dhs system but live with my grandma I want to know if there is anyway I can get consent from the person I’m staying with and a price of paper signed and legalized to state we are allowed to date and get rule and boundary so we don’t get into trouble we are not... View More

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Sep 12, 2021

You would have to discuss this with your legal guardian.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm on SSDI and me and my girlfriend were wondering if I sign the birth certificate and I'm going to anyways

Do I have to pay for child support cuz we are together and we don't want to do anything with child support cuz she knows I will pay for anything that child needs and she needs

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Aug 24, 2021

No, you don't have to pay child support if you are together. Your child can receive benefits if you are on SSDI.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: If the father of your child signed the birth certificate and the waiver for paternity that means he is the father

He signed a waiver denying paternity also saying he know he is his through vital records what does that mean

Charles Watts
Charles Watts
answered on Aug 15, 2021

Not sure your exact question but paternity issues can be very complex or very simple. Many factors come in to play, one being the birth certificate that you mentioned, the age of the child, etc…. You should contact an attorney to help you with this so that something is not missed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I move out of my toxic parents environment 3 months before turning 18?

The family willing to let me stay with them, would help me get my car back, get a job and help me with an apartment. And my biological family said I could leave.

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Aug 17, 2021

You could file a petition for emancipation with the court.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Can I get an itemized statement showing all payments&charges on my case? I'm the non-custodial parent.

Why is DHS still taking the full amount of support, $556, even though both of my kids have turned 18 (as of 1/16/21) and are out on their own? Since the case was established $506 went to current and $50 went to back. I thought once current ended only the $50 for back would be collected unless she... View More

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Jul 24, 2021

DHS will often continue to take out the same amount unless/until the wage assignment is changed. You can get an attorney to help you try to lower the payment. You can also request an accounting of payments.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Child support case ..When he turned 18 I got a letter in mail saying I will only owe 10 a month... and now i have

Received a letter from job that they amended that and now say I owe 275.50 a month..

I owe back childsupport.. but they originally told me that it was gonna be only 10 a month and now I have paper saying back child support due a month is that..its not dhs .. its Oklahoma child support.. but... View More

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Jul 14, 2021

It appears that someone thinks you owe child support. Take your documents to an attorney so they can look at what you have and then the attorney will be able to help you figure out what is happening.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: Child is graduated and is 18 .. why was my case amended and opened back up .. in Oklahoma

When he turned 18 I got a letter in mail saying I will only owe 10 a month... and now i have received a amended letter from my job saying that its 275 a month now

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Jul 14, 2021

What type of case? What was amended?

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: I'm wanting to know what "cause stricken" means with DHS pursuing a noncustodial parent who has not paid child support.

The noncustodial parent does not have custody and has not paid anything since it was ordered by court during the divorce finalization.

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on Jul 13, 2021

It sounds like the pursuit of the non custodial parent was cancelled. Contact DHS to find out the status if you are the custodial parent. They will explain it to you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: i get social security my son gets $900.00 plus $243.00 a month. My reap support is up. 900.00 should pay for the rear. ?

I'm in Oklahoma the law is I do not have to pay 243.00 and the rear should be paid since i have been paying since may 2019. My question is do my son get the SS and child support and l yet have a rear. my rear is about 4,000.00 and going up.

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Jun 15, 2021

It depends on what the court has ordered. If you are not sure just take your court documents to an attorney and they can take a look and explain what you are dealing with. Best of luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma on
Q: What should my friend do if them and their brother are threatened to get kicked out when they're under 15?

My friend is currently living with their grandmother because their mother is trying to get up and off of her feet and get them a house of their own, but their Grandmother and Grandmother's boyfriend are threatening to kick them out again, and then they'll be back on the streets again.... View More

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Jun 15, 2021

Where are the parents?

Report abuse/neglect to DHS.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: My daughter is 18 and has graduated High School. At what age does child support end in Oklahoma?
Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on May 25, 2021

If the child is 18 and has graduated support stops upon graduation from high school.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: My fiancé has a child with his ex she will not allow him to see the child or have visitation because of me

His ex will not allow visitation of their son due to her not liking me or the child he and I had together he hasn’t paid child support because of a job situation so she is now adding that to a the reason he can’t see their son they have done a paternity testing and proved he is the father. They... View More

Anna L Self
Anna L Self
answered on May 24, 2021

Yes, your finance an file for visitation. He will also be required to pay child support. He should hire an attorney to make sure the paternity has been established and get support and visitation ordered by the Court.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Oklahoma on
Q: How do I file indirect contempt in Oklahoma? My ex owes over $20 thousand dollars in child support.

Without an attorney. What paperwork do I need to file specifically.

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on May 6, 2021

Best place to start is schedule schedule consultations with an attorney in your area. The attorney will review your case and explain your options. If the other party is found guilty of indirect civil contempt they can be ordered to pay your attorney fees.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Oklahoma on
Q: what does this mean in my custody case? i was supposed to have a new court date but they posted this instead.

REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ORDER HEARING IS DENIED. THERE IS A CHILD OF THE MARRIAGE (X2) SEE ALSO: FD-20-469. BOTH CHILDREN WERE BORN DURING THE MARRIAGE OF FD-20-469; MUST FOLLOW UPA.

Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
answered on Apr 21, 2021

Without seeing the pleadings or knowing any of the details of your case I can only guess. It sounds like maybe a Petition for Divorce and Application for Temporary Order was filed that failed to disclose there were children of the marriage. I am also going to guess that this sounds like a pro se... View More

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