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answered on Jan 18, 2018
First step is schedule a consultation with an attorney to review your situation and learn your options.
answered on Jan 18, 2018
In a separation end result is you are separated but still married. In a divorce, you are divorced.
He still has right goes to court soon about placement but they are with the state as of right now who does he pay his child support to?
answered on Jan 17, 2018
Pay it to the Oklahoma Child Support Registry, which is where he should have been paying it all along.
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answered on Jan 14, 2018
They need to be divorced in the state, and county where one of them resides.
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My divorce papers do not specify a time limit on claiming the children and he lives with me.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Yes, you should, if you contribute over 50% of his support. But in an abundance of caution, check with a tax professional
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My husband left with our children 1 month ago, after assaulting me. The police did not arrest him because there was no injury and he denied assaulting me. He has refused to let me visit the kids. I hired a lawyer and filed for divorce, but the court date is not until February 2018. My lawyer said... View More 
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Rely on the advice of your attorney. You will have to wait until the scheduled court hearing. However you should contact you husband by phone, and email every few days requesting to see the kids for a "visit", lunch, dinner, movie, or other age appropriate activity.
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my wife was awarded the marital house in divorce the ex husband refuses to give it up. the deed is in her name alone.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Easiest, cheapest, and fastest way is for her to go to the court clerk's office and file an eviction, called a forcible entry and detainer case against him in Small Claims Court. The court clerk will furnish the forms and answer her questions. She really won't need a lawyer, just... View More
He's fled to Wisconsin after the military and has been in and out of jail since. I dropped two domestic violence cases in Colorado (where he was stationed) out of fear of him. He's now all of sudden claiming our child isn't his and won't pay a cent. Part of the divorce agreement... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
If there is a court order in force to pay child support, and he is in the military, it's very easy to collect. But it's very obvious that you need an experienced family law attorney to help you. Hire one immediately! He is continuing to abuse you through this process.
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I was convicted for non-payment of child support. Can I watch my girlfriend's child. I am on probation which is over in a few months
answered on Jan 7, 2018
That would be up to your girlfriend whether or not she wants to allow you to watch her kids.
The father (noncustodial) has lived & is still living in Oklahoma with kids for the past two years with mutual agreement from mother without a custody arrangement. (Mother had minimal contact visits one day every other holiday & one phone call ever few months.) Mother (custodial) who lived... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2018
He needs to get an attorney to help him asap!!! If he does not act immediatly this situation is going to quickly get worse.
I filed divorce papers in the court with my terms of visitation, rotating every week. (Pro se) My child is 17, he refuses to speak to me, his dad refuses as well. I have not seen my son since October 31, 2017. Now my husband is challenging the venue of divorce, I live in Osage County, he lives in... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2017
I think you will find you will get much further with your case if you hire an attorney to help you.
We need a family lawyer soon (for child custody) but don’t have a huge chunk of change to hand over. Is it still possible to find someone who is willing to help?
answered on Dec 20, 2017
Many family law attorneys will accept payments, and most also accept credit cards. Good luck, and Merry Christmas.
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answered on Dec 19, 2017
Your question is not real clear, so you may want to ask it again with more details.
The decree should DEFINITELY provide the details on the house, who gets it, and if he owes you money for your part. Have you seen the actual decree with the Court Clerk filed stamp on it? This is the... View More
My ex and I have been seperated for 5 years. We both signed over our parental rights 5 years ago. Now I cant locate spouse to get a uncontested divorce. I want to do a divorce by publication, but am lost as to if I must include child born during the marriage in the divorce, or do I not have to... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
You should notify the court of the child born during the marriage. If you do not yet have an attorney, get one asap to ensure that the case is done correctly.
Girlfriend and I moved in with my Grandma to care for her in 2013. We got married and grandma changed will naming us as joint tenants. Grandma died in 2015. Ex filed for divorce 2017. Can Judge award her my grandma's home forcing me to quit claim for property still in probate that title to is... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2017
The property will be awarded to both of you. You might try to get the house sold in the probate court. Generally the house would be considered the separate property of each of you in the divorce. You should consult an experienced probate and family law attorney, for help with this problem ASAP.... View More
Kids have always resided with mom. Mom brought kids for a visit and Dad presented document to the police who then escorted Mom away. Mom wants to know how to get children back physically. Dad will not allow kids to see Mom or any of her family. He has isolated the children, re-married, and... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2017
So much for trusting a guy who was trying to defraud the government! She will need to hire a lawyer, and file a Motion to Modify. Also probably write the Commanding Officer of his base and share all the details. Good luck.
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My divorce drug on for 2 years because my ex became back to back pregnant with another mans children and we could not be granted divorce while she was pregnant. I did dna test, they were not mine. Then she used them to decrease her income. Why would my child support have to substitute her because... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2017
The law provides credit for other in home children in some circumstances. Without looking at your case, there would be no way to know if this was properly applied in your case. If you did not have an attorney, you should have an attorney review your case in detail asap!!
My friend paid and filed for his divorce in Altus Oklahoma on his own without an attorney cause that's all he could afford, he's tried to have her served in Florida through certified mail it was never claimed and was returned, she then gave him a different address so he sent a FedEx but... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Sounds like he needs an attorney. His best bet will be to get help from an experienced divorce attorney.
They get to choose where they want to live cause there dad has stated that they can, my mom travels a lot. I am 24 am I allowed to be there caretaker during the time my mom is out of town?
answered on Dec 2, 2017
Unless you have something bad in your background, there should be no reason why you can't help your mom care for younger family members.
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I do have the papers I can't afford the court fee 243.00 which I do not have at this moment please help me
answered on Nov 29, 2017
You can file without paying court costs by going the the judge with a request to file without costs by filing a "Paupers Affidavit". Most judges will help you prepare the form. Good Luck.
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