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Navigating the complexities of child custody can be one of the most challenging aspects of a custody case in Oklahoma. For parents who gave a determination to secure sole custody of their child, understanding the legal factors that influence custody decisions is crucial. Its also important to understand where the State stands on the presumption of child custody and what they consider to be…
Stepparent adoption in Wagoner County can be an arduous process to go through. The state of Oklahoma has put in place several laws regarding stepparent adoption. To navigate the legal process of stepparent adoption, you should have a capable and trusted family law attorney on your side. Your attorney can help ensure that your adoption completion process is smoothly and in the shortest possible…
Violating a protective order in Wagoner County is a fairly common crime. Often it involves a person who acts against the order due to revenge or anger purposes. For example, a the Choctaw man here in Oklahoma kidnapped his ex-wife from Broken Arrow after she filed a protective order against him. The man took her from her home and transported her to Siloam Springs, Arkansas. …
Knowing if you can move with your children after getting a divorce in Wagoner County is an important worry to have. The biggest part of a Wagoner County Oklahoma divorce is the child custody arrangement. Many divorced parents have a custody and visitation arrangement in place if they share parenting duties with someone else. Generally, this requires some type of court paperwork to be in…
Stepchildren and Wills have to be specifically addressed in estate planning. A Health and Retirement Study conducted from 1995 to 2010, addresses a growing trend regarding stepchildren and wills. Of people in the age groups over 50 years old, 40% had no will or last testament. This could cause a unique problem for families that include genetic and step-children and wills. If a person…
Wagoner County Assault and Battery Laws are strict and if violated are charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Assault and Battery occur more often than you would expect. Imagine being in an argument and tempers flaring. You reach out and slap a book out of someone’s hand or you clench your fist and step angrily toward the other person. Simple acts such as…
Making a Will in Wagoner County isn’t hard with a little guidance. Millions of dollars are left unclaimed each year due to people passing away without making a will. In fact, over half of older and elderly Americans do not have a will. A small market is opening for people who claim the benefits of unclaimed estates. The companies who find these claims are…
Prenuptial Agreements are enforceable in Wagoner County family court. If you’ve gotten engaged, discussing the division of assets during a divorce is probably the last thing on your mind. However, as more people enter into marriages with substantial assets and debt, everyone could benefit from a prenup. Here are a few reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement in Oklahoma. Prenuptial Agreements Minimize Disagreements Knowing…
Child support is an ever-changing payment depending on circumstances. This is especially true for income changes of the paying parent. If you are the paying parent and you receive a substantial promotion that significantly increases your income, you child support is legally obligated to modify. On the flip-side, your child support obligations should modify if you lose your job or receive a demotion. Child…
Child Support Calculation in Wagoner County doesn’t have to be so difficult. With that said sometimes problems make it harder than it needs to be. One of the most common questions we receive as Family Attorneys in Wagoner is: How does someone calculate child support? They also ask if child support can be modified. Well, this begins under Title 43 §118-120. Further, these statutes…