Family law is a legal practice that focuses on issues affecting individuals and their families, such as guardianship, divorce, child custody, and children’s rights. If you need assistance with these sensitive matters in Norman, Oklahoma, Taylor Law Firm, PLLC, is ready to meet your legal needs. Contact my law firm today to schedule a consultation with a skilled family law attorney to discuss your case. During your initial consultation, I will explain your options and work with you to develop a legal strategy that meets your goals and needs.
I have over 15 years of legal experience handling various family law cases at the Cleveland County Court in Norman. I focus on representing parents and children in family law matters and helping families obtain optimal and meaningful outcomes in their cases.
As a sole practitioner at Taylor Law Firm, PLLC, I will personally handle all aspects of your case, from the initial consultation to the final outcome. You can rely on my experience for guidance and advice throughout your case, and I am always available to answer your questions or provide status updates.
Norman, OK, residents are faced with a range of family law matters, from legal complications related to marriage and divorce to those involving child custody and support. No matter your family’s needs, I can help you seek a favorable outcome to your case that keeps your goals in mind.
Child Support Calculations
Oklahoma state law holds that parents have a financial obligation to provide for the care of their children. As such, the parent who does not have primary custody of a shared child (the obligor) must make child support payments to the other parent (the obligee). The amount of these payments is set by the Child Support Guideline Schedule and is based on each parent’s share of their combined gross income.
An experienced family law attorney can help calculate both parents’ child support obligations and represent you in hearings related to this breakdown.
Child Support Collections
If your child’s other parent isn’t paying their share of child support, I can help you file a motion with the court to enforce the child support payment schedule.
Parents who do not pay child support may also face penalties, including a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to six months and the revocation of certain licenses, including their driver’s, hunting, fishing, or professional licenses.
Common Law Marriage
Oklahoma recognizes common law marriage, which allows two people to be considered legally married if they meet certain criteria, such as living together for an extended period and presenting themselves as married in public. Some of the evidence used to prove a common-law marriage includes:
Divorce
Divorce can be complicated, particularly if you have minor children or significant assets. I can help you seek the best outcome related to all matters, including child custody and support, property division, and alimony payments.
If your case involves domestic violence, I can also help you seek support services for domestic violence survivors.
Child Custody and Visitation
Oklahoma recognizes several types of child custody. Physical custody refers to a parent’s right to reside with their children, while legal custody refers to a parent’s right to make decisions about their child’s upbringing. Custody may be held solely or jointly. This means that you could have sole physical custody of your child but joint legal custody, which allows the other parent to participate in making decisions about raising your child.
I can help you assert your parental rights to child custody or seek a modification to an existing support order.
Grandparent’s Rights
Grandparents have rights to their grandchildren under certain circumstances in Oklahoma. Examples of circumstances where grandparents may have visitation rights include:
If you are a grandparent seeking visitation rights with your grandchild, my law firm can help. I have experience representing grandparents in Norman who are being prevented from seeing their grandchildren.
Guardianship
Guardianship provides physical and financial protection to those who cannot care for themselves by assigning someone to do so for them. Guardianships can be used to get minor children out of dangerous homes or care for them after the deaths of their parents. However, guradianships can also be used for adults who are unable to care for themselves due to mental or physical incapacity.
If you are seeking to be the guardian of an aging family member or juvenile relative, I can help you by petitioning the court to appoint you and providing the necessary supporting evidence for your claim.
Property Settlements
Dividing assets is a critical part of any divorce in Oklahoma. Critically, only marital assets are subject to division; independently owned assets remain with their owner. In general, separate assets are those you brought into the marriage or received as gifts, while marital assets are those obtained during the marriage.
My firm can assist you in categorizing property as either marital or separate, assert your rights to your rightful property, and investigate whether your spouse is attempting to gain an unfair advantage by hiding assets.
Military Family Services
Family law matters like divorce, child custody, and child support disputes are more complex for service members and their spouses. I can assist you with filing for divorce, seeking child custody, or modifying your child support agreement if you or your spouse is in uniform.
Modifications and Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, a parent can apply for a modification for their child support, visitation rights, or child custody. Examples of situations under which the court may grant modifications include:
Additionally, my law firm can help you enforce the terms of your child custody or support agreement if your child’s other parent is not holding up their end of the bargain.
Paternity Actions
Unmarried parents may use paternity actions to protect their rights related to their children. For example, a mother may wish to establish paternity so she can seek child support from the father, and a father may wish to establish paternity so he can seek visitation rights or joint custody of his child.
Women’s and Children’s Rights
If you or your child is the victim of domestic abuse in Norman, OK, I can help you seek legal protection, such as through a protective order filed against the abuser. I understand that you may feel trapped in an abusive relationship. However, my firm can help you take immediate action to remove yourself from a dangerous situation and seek the support you need.
If you have a family law matter with which you would like assistance in Norman, Oklahoma, contact Taylor Law Firm, PLLC, to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney. During your initial consultation, I will discuss your case with you, explain your legal options, and answer any questions you have.
Family law issues are among some
of the most difficult life has to offer. When your family, assets and future are on the line, I will stand by your side.
