Domestic Violence in Oklahoma Oklahoma has a number of statutes on the books that are meant to protect children from domestic violence. Sometimes, children witness domestic violence. Other times, they are the victims of domestic violence. Having a domestic violence conviction can make things dicey for a parent seeking custody or visitation with their child. Sometimes, a … [Read more...] about In Oklahoma, Does a Domestic Violence Conviction Make You an Unfit Parent?
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Audrey Howitt 
Audrey Howitt
Child Support and Visitation: Separate Legal Issues Intertwined Emotionally You may find yourself in a situation in which you are paying child support but not allowed visitation. These two issues can seem like a single issue to the parent paying support. Emotionally, it is difficult to pay support for a child that you long to see but cannot. But legally, child support and … [Read more...] about What To Do When You Are Paying Child Support but Not Allowed Visitation
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Mediation and Trial Are Different If you are headed for child custody mediation, it is helpful to know the differences between trial and mediation. In a trial, the judge decides the issues before them based on the evidence presented and Oklahoma law. Mediation is different. A mediator is a neutral third party who works with both sides to reach a settlement on the issue. … [Read more...] about Scheduled for Child Custody Mediation in Wagoner County? Be Prepared
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Visitation Rights for the Father Visitation between the father of your child and your child can be a thorny issue when the relationship between the parents goes awry. The question of whether you have to let the dad see the child depends in large part on your particular circumstances. Generally, the answer lies in whether the father has enforceable rights. This depends on … [Read more...] about Wagoner County Family Law: Do I Have to Let the Dad See the Child?
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Child Custody After a Divorce Divorce is a time of great upheaval. Family life changes. Finances change. The location of the family home can change. During the process, issues of child custody, visitation, and child support must be decided. Sometimes, a parent wants to protect their child by getting full custody. Custody can be full or joint. In joint custody cases, both … [Read more...] about In Wagoner County, How Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?
