Tulsa Divorce Information
Can I Transfer Child Custody in Oklahoma Without a Court Order?
The Tulsa, Oklahoma legislature passed HR 2536 in 2014 in an effort to help families in crisis. Now codified as Okla. Stat. tit. 10 § 700-701, the statute allows a custodial parent to temporarily delegate child custody in Oklahoma to another person via an executed power of attorney. This allows a custodial parent a quick […] Read more »Can I Petition to Establish Paternity in Oklahoma Before My Child is Born?
Bringing a child into the world is a time of great changes for parents. Some of these changes may be joyous, others anxiety-provoking. Not having clear and legal lines of paternity can produce significant anxiety in either parent. A petition to establish paternity in Oklahoma is one way to resolve the issue of the identity of […] Read more »My Spouse Left Oklahoma with My Child Before Filing for Divorce
Although divorce is difficult, not having access to your children is even harder for most parents. An increasingly common issue people hear is, “my spouse left Oklahoma with my child.” If your spouse has left the state with your children, he or she may be in violation of Oklahoma law and you may be able […] Read more »What if My Ex Does Not Comply with Child Visitation Guidelines in Oklahoma?
After you’ve broken up with the mother or father of your children, the biggest issue between the two of you will likely pertain to following child visitation guidelines in Oklahoma. Even if a Tulsa family court has ordered visitation at designated times, most parents occasionally deviate from this plan. If this happens routinely, you have […] Read more »What is Included in an Oklahoma Parenting Plan?
After the issue of child custody is determined in Tulsa, parents must put an Oklahoma parenting plan into place. A parenting plan is a tool used by the court to ensure that parents know how to proceed with issues of visitation. Once you’ve entered into an Oklahoma parenting plan, the parties must abide by it […] Read more »