Choosing a day care for your child is a significant decision that demands careful thought. While most day cares uphold rigorous safety standards, it is crucial for parents to be aware of these regulations to ensure their child's well-being. Child neglect in day cares...
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Family Law
How will your case address establishing paternity?
Family law cases in Oklahoma can be notoriously difficult for all involved, because oftentimes emotions run high and there can be problems with determining what, exactly, the best solution to the issue really is. Custody and visitation, divorce, child support,...
3 psychological insights in navigating an “empty nest divorce”
While it is a natural part of a family life cycle for children to leave their homes for college or marriage, it does not make it less painful for parents. Parents often feel profound loss or grief, commonly known as the “empty nest syndrome.” In extreme cases, they...
3 considerations when adopting a stepchild after divorce
A heartwarming adoption can mend the broken pieces of a heartbreaking divorce. Its healing quality often drives adoptive parents to pursue a formal connection with their stepchild. Oklahoma celebrates such a rewarding experience that unifies families. However,...
What are the signs that you and your spouse are incompatible?
Movies romanticize relationships. They often begin with an overdramatic meet cute, followed by seemingly coincidental and serendipitous moments before a bit of conflict makes the lead actors realize they are soulmates destined to be together forever. But movies...
How can owning a number of assets complicate a divorce?
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process that becomes even more complex when a couple owns many assets. In divorce cases, assets are typically categorized into two main types: marital property and separate property. Marital property consists of assets acquired...
What does the court consider when deciding for joint custody?
During divorce proceedings, the court could interfere and take the lead whenever there are disputes between parties. However, these decisions require legal bases based on the family's needs. Sometimes, the conflict could foster hostile living situations that harm the...
What is temporary custody in an Oklahoma divorce?
In Oklahoma, parents can obtain temporary custody when one spouse files for divorce. Temporary custody can determine the child’s living arrangements during the entire divorce process. Divorces take time to finalize, and the minor children must live somewhere with...
Where is the divorce rate increasing?
The divorce rate has remained steady for a while. However, there are some cities in the country where it has increased, even as the reasons for divorce are largely the same as those of Oklahoma couples who seek to dissolve their marriage. Rate increases can be seen...
Collecting social security benefits after a divorce
A divorce in Oklahoma can change your financial, as well as emotional, perspective. You may have devoted a large part of your life to a marriage. After your divorce, you may still be entitled to a portion of your spouse's Social Security benefits. The amount you can...