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...
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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...
Is your child safe at day care?
Parents need to work to give their children a good quality of life. Often that means you must leave your child with another trusted adult. However, not everyone has the luxury of having a grandparent or family member nearby. Therefore, as a working parent, you look to...
Details to include in a daycare incident report
It’s any Oklahoma parent’s worst nightmare to learn that their child suffered injuries while at daycare. Naturally, parents want answers after such a devastating situation occurs. This is why it’s crucial for daycare centers to create incident reports, and this is...
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...
Cyclist fatalities in Oklahoma have reached a new high
Bicycle riders in Oklahoma should be concerned about the results of a new study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) has revealed that the number of bicyclist deaths is at a level not seen since 1975. As a result, they are urging all bike riders to...
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...
Do certain crimes increase in rate during the summer months?
Crime rates are vastly different in various locations and from year to year. State and federal authorities carefully track reports of crimes and court activity to look for trends that seem to connect crimes and explain crime rates. The more researchers, lawmakers and...
Taxes and your divorce settlement
Going through a divorce in Oklahoma or any other state can be expensive. Planning ahead and knowing what to expect are keys to minimizing the financial impact of divorce. Here are a few tips to help you avoid paying taxes on a divorce settlement. Alimony...
Should drug use be legal in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma prohibits the recreational use of cannabis but allows it to be used legally for medical purposes. As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, a contentious debate is emerging in the United States over whether to decriminalize all recreational...