Parental Equality Archives | The Smith Firm – Family Law, Custody, Divorce

Navigating Co-Parenting in Divorce with Emotional Intelligence: A Guide for Parents

Child Custody, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parental Equality

Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging life experiences, especially when children are involved. As a law firm specializing in family law, we understand the emotional complexities that come with divorce and the significant impact it can have on...

Resolve to Successfully Co-Parent in the Coming Year!

Child Custody, Custody, Family Law, Parental Equality

Embarking on the co-parenting journey often seems like a breeze when depicted on television or movies. Initially, it all appears harmonious, a well-choreographed dance between ex-partners. Yet, as the storyline unfolds, the complexities emerge, revealing the emotional intricacies of working...

Reunification Therapy Following Parental Alienation: What Therapists Need to Know

Child Custody, Custody, Family Law, Parental Equality

Parental alienation is a heart-wrenching issue that can tear families apart. When children are estranged from one parent due to the actions of the other, it's essential for therapists to understand the dynamics at play and have the specialized skills...

Fathers are Critical to Child Well-Being

Child Custody, Custody, Family Law, Parental Equality

Empirical studies have consistently shown that children suffer emotionally, academically, and developmentally when they don’t have a close relationship with their father post-divorce during childhood. Math, reading, social skills and emotionality are affected based on the post-divorce relationship children 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...

Your Stress is Hurting Your Children

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Parental Equality, Self-Care

“Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.” – Oscar Wilde Divorce is often cited as one of the most stressful events an individual will ever experience. A parent experiencing a...

Parental Equality in Custody Cases Advances in OK House

Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parental Equality

As I have previously posted, Oklahoma House Bill 1151 is making its way through the Oklahoma legislature, and this week it received a unanimous vote in favor in the Oklahoma House Judiciary Committee. This moves the legislation to the floor...

It’s Time for Oklahoma to Step Up for Dads

Child Custody, Family Law, Parental Equality

In an anecdotal study by the website Custody X Change, custody time between dads and children was evaluated with each state ranked. Oklahoma came in 49th. It wasn’t surprising to me as someone who has been litigating custody cases to find...