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How is Child Support Calculated in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, child support is typically calculated based on the Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines, which provide a formula for determining the amount of child support to be paid. The formula takes into account various factors, including the income of both...

Choosing a Family Law Attorney in Oklahoma

Family Law

Selecting a family law attorney in Oklahoma is an important decision that can greatly impact the outcome of your case. Not every attorney is right for every client, and not every client should be represented by just any attorney. The...

How to Manage Divorce Stress

Divorce, Family Law

The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale (The Stress Test) was published in 1967, and since that time divorce is only trumped by the death of a spouse on the level of stress experienced. And yes, it’s true that Divorce scores...

Is your narcissistic spouse just selfish and mean?

Abusive Marriage, Abusive Relationship, Divorce, Family Law, Marital Issues

It’s become so common to hear the word “narcissist” used by clients in our office that we’ve taken a deep dive into the topic and decided to address the issue for anyone considering whether their spouse is a narcissist or...

Is Bedwetting a Sign of Child Abuse?

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law

It is not uncommon to have a parent going through a divorce or custody case to raise the issue of their observance of regressive behaviors in their children. They often point to behavioral changes, such as bedwetting when they have...

Can a Family Law Court Terminate a Parent’s Rights?

Adoption, Child Custody, Family Law, Parental Equality

It is not uncommon in our practice to represent a parent fighting to simply maintain a relationship with their children in a divorce or custody action. Too often a parent attempts to eliminate contact between the other parent and their...

Child Support in High Income Cases

Child Support, Family Law

Oklahoma law provides that, except in rare occasions, any child shall be entitled to support by the parents until the child reaches eighteen (18) years of age. If a child is regularly enrolled in and attending high school, or an...

Defending a False Allegation of Abuse In Divorce or Custody Cases

Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Oklahoma law provides that in a divorce or custody proceeding, a victim of domestic violence is entitled to their reasonable attorney fees being paid by the party guilty of the abuse. 43 O.S. § 112.6 is the law, and it’s...

You May Be In An Abusive Marriage If….

Family Law, Marital Issues

Domestic abuse is a common allegation in divorce and family law cases. Oklahoma law provides that if you are determined to be the victim of domestic violence you are entitled to an attorney fee award from the other party. Some...

What Do We Do About the Dog?

Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Marital Issues

I’ve had more than one client utter a version of the statement, “She can have the kids, but she can’t have my dog.” The attachment to our pets doesn’t just go away after the divorce decree is entered, and it’s...