Oklahoma Child Custody Legal Questions

So, a court cannot force a parent to see their child. But a court can force a child to see their parent. If you choose to not have any visitation rights to your child, the only consequences would be a probable increase in child support payments. The policy of courts is to fix the child support amount in proportion to the amount of time each parent spends with the child. Accordingly, if you do not wish to see your child anymore, then your ex would most likely make a motion to increase your child support. ... Read More

I would need a lot more information to give an accurate answer to your question.  But if you and the father were never married (and there are no court orders about your child) and he is keeping the child from you, it is advisable that you file a Paternity Action to establish child custody and visitation.  In the meantime, you may be able to have the Sheriff or Police accompany you to the father's residence and show the birth certifcate that you are the mother, and if he has no court order granting him custody, then law enforcement may ask him to return the child, unless there is some indication you are unfit as a parent.  ... Read More

Sorry to hear what you are going through. If the current custodial parent and the grand parent is behaving such a way you will need to call the cops right away as your life is in danger when they put their hands on you. You should have called the cops and file a police report. If you did that tha you can use it to petition the court for child custody modification. As to your initial question, temporary orders are kind of like long term or at least until the judge can make a final decision on the case. That can be anywhere from 2 months to 2 years. If you require additional information, feel free to contact my office and speak with a case manager at 877-866-8665 or email help@smsattorneys.com... Read More

Fair custody is not really possible unless you have a really aggressive and competent attorney defending and fighting for fathers right as that is what we specialize in. The court system like you said favors women and many men don't take the time to find the best aggressive lawyers that defend fathers. What do you constitute as fair and equal custody? Contact my office and we can certainly provide you a competent and aggressive attorney for your daughter. Please keep in mind that not all lawyers are the same, therefore be very cautious as to which attorney or law firm you chose to work with. We are based in New York but my network of SMS ATTORNEYS does travel out of state for clients and we might have a Child Custody lawyer available in OK. Feel free to give us a call for a free consultation. If you're facing financial hardship, one option may be to speak with the court clerk about a court-appointed lawyer, known as a Pro Bono, or free lawyer. If you would like to retain our services while on a limited budget, do let us know and we will try to do our best to offer payment plans options. Ahsan Syed answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship with SMS ATTORNEYS without a signed retainer. Thank You. Toll-Free 1-877-866-8665 // Child Custody Lawyer in OK.... Read More

Sounds like a complex case where they are taking advantage of your situation. Did you appeal the order? Were you working with the attorney? I would need to review the current court order to see how I can get you your kids back. Please email me the court orders if you have at smaattorney@gmail.com also feel free to call me when you have time to discuss the case in details. Contested and complex cases like yours will take a lot of time and become financial burdensome unless you qualify to get a free lawyer from court and they are usually not that good. Anyway we have affordable payment plans if you need. Call me to discuss more in our free consultation.... Read More

First, contact Cleveland County Legal Aid 405.325.3702 and see if they can assist. If not, Contact Legal Aid of Oklahoma and see if they can assist. If neither can, you will need to start making contact to private sector attorneys and see if anyone will work a payment plan with you, In truth, many will not due toy our low income level, but many is not all and it is worth the effort to try.... Read More

Who do you want to become the guardian(s)? When do you want a guardianship to begin? Is the goal now, while the child is still a minor, or to begin upon his attaining age 18? Will the child, upon becoming an adult, need someone making all decisions on his behalf, or only need protection financially, such as having a representative payee for his financial affairs. Sitting down now with counsel is a good plan, even if there turns out not to be a need to act right away.... Read More

Was the guardianship established solely or primarily because you were being deployed? If so, and you are no longer deployed, there would seem to be no need to continue the guardianship. However, you are asking about temporary custody, which may suggest there were other reasons for the guardianship. See counsel of your choice for a detailed conversation on your circumstances and the options that are open for your consideration.... Read More

If you and she are not married, you will need to establish paternity to seek custody of the child. You cant wait for her release, nor do fo you need to do so. DHS is going to be involved if you and she are are not married when the child is born. If you see a theme in these statements, you and she might discuss your future before tge child is born.... Read More

There is no one answer. Any custody decision will be based on the best interests of the minor child. Is there a spouse to the mother who is the legal father? Is there a paternity decision regarding the bio father? Is the child presently in DHS custody? Is there any form of legal guardianship in place? Is there any issue with the safety and well being of the child being placed with the bio father? Sit down with counsel of your choice.... Read More

Your home grown agreement is worth the paper it is printed on, but not much more. If you believe the children are better off remaining with you for now, obtain counsel and file an emergency guardianship petition, together with a temporary, or permanent, guardianship petition. Do not use forms off the internet. Hire counsel.... Read More

There is no termination of a father's rights in OK except by court action. It would have to be in the best interest of the child, not the mom or the mom's lover, long term or otherwise, before one can terminate the father's rights Father is now showing he wants to be involved. He s likely to get that opportunity.... Read More