Family law in Edmond, Oklahoma, covers everything from divorce and child support to adoption and guardianships to domestic violence and court order enforcement. Few legal matters are more sensitive than those touching on family law, which is why you deserve compassionate support from Taylor Law Firm, PLLC to help you address them.
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The family law services we provide in Edmond cover everything from adopting a child to dividing marital property during a divorce. An experienced family law attorney can streamline your case and more effectively seek the outcome you deserve. Allow us to help you with any of the following matters in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Adoption
Oklahoma has a rigorous adoption process designed to make sure children are placed in safe and loving homes. This process involves background checks, home visits, and court hearings to determine the parents’ suitability and whether they can meet the child’s specific needs.
Child Custody and Visitation
Under Oklahoma law, any petition for divorce must state whether the parties share a minor child. If they do, the divorce must include provisions for the custody, medical care, support, and education of all minor children. In Oklahoma, there are three primary types of child custody:
Child Support
Oklahoma requires that both parents share financial responsibility for raising their minor children. If one parent receives sole custody of the children, the other parent may be required to pay child support based on their income and the number of minor children. Child support payments cover a child’s housing, food, transportation, education, clothing, and entertainment expenses.
Court Order Modifications and Enforcement
To modify a court order regarding child custody, visitation, or support, you must file a petition with the court and provide evidence for why the modification is necessary. Examples of when a court may issue a modification are:
Our family law attorney can help you file a petition for modification or enforce an existing court order if your child’s other parent is not upholding their end of the agreement.
Divorce
A divorce can significantly impact your life and the lives of your children. If you’re planning to file for divorce or if you have been served with divorce papers, it’s essential that you work with an experienced family law attorney to protect your interests regarding property division, child custody and support, spousal support, and more.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases involve more than just criminal proceedings. Victims often require protective orders, and if there are minor children, child custody can become a significant issue. Our firm can assist you in filing for a protective order, contesting a protective order, and helping you seek support from various domestic violence survivor organizations and take the next steps to create a safe environment in which to raise your family.
Grandparents’ Rights
While grandparents don’t automatically have visitation rights to their grandchildren in Oklahoma, they can petition the court for these rights. The court may grant visitation rights to grandparents if it believes that a relationship with the grandparents is in the best interests of the minor child, the parents aren’t acting in the best interests of the child by keeping them from their grandparents, or the child’s nuclear family has been disrupted.
Guardianship
A guardianship grants an individual legal authority over a minor child or incapacitated adult. Incapacitated adults are those who are unable to care for themselves due to cognitive disabilities or advanced age.
In minor guardianship cases, the guardian is often another close relative, such as an aunt, uncle, or grandparent, or a close family friend, who assumes responsibility for the child if their parents cannot care for them for any reason. To seek guardianship over someone, you must file a petition with the court and demonstrate that you will act in the best interest of your ward.
Marital Property Division
During a divorce, one of the most important steps is to divide the marital assets in an equitable manner. Marital assets are any assets acquired by the parties during the marriage that don’t include gifts, inheritance, and personal injury settlements or awards. Separate property is the property a party brought into the marriage or acquired through one of the previously listed means.
Military Family Issues
Military families not only face the same issues as other families in Oklahoma but also a range of issues unique to their situation. If you or one of your family members is a member of the military, it’s crucial that you work with a family law attorney who understands both state and federal laws regarding service member rights.
Paternity Actions
A paternity action is a legal method for establishing the paternity of a child. Fathers may have to establish paternity to gain parental rights over their child, including custody and visitation. Mothers may have to establish paternity to seek child support. Whether you’re seeking to establish paternity as a father or mother, our firm can help you file the paperwork and represent you during the court hearing.
Spousal Support
Also called alimony, spousal support is a regular payment made from one party to another after a divorce. These payments help the party that makes less money maintain their quality of life while they get back on their feet after the separation. The length and amount of support depend on various factors, including the length of the marriage and the disparity in income or earning potential between the parties.
If you have a family law matter in Edmond, contact Taylor Law Firm, PLLC, to schedule a consultation with a caring and compassionate member of our legal team. A family law attorney serving Edmond will review the details of your case, explain your options, and work with you to create a plan that achieves your family’s legal needs.
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.
