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FATHER'S PARENTAL RIGHTS LAW CENTER OF OKLAHOMA 4117 NW 122nd, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405.752.1300 |
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The Father's Parental Rights Law Center of Oklahoma handles all aspects of family
litigation, including: TRIALS, MOTIONS TO MODIFY, CHILD CUSTODY and CHILD
SUPPORT, MEDIATIONS, SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, and all other PRE-TRIAL
HEARINGS.
Our highly experienced family law attorneys regularly handle Divorces; Paternity
cases; Separations; all DHS matters; Military issues; Guardianships; Emergency
Hearings; Step-Parent Adoptions; Relocations; Visitation Issues; Modifications of
Child Custody, Modifications of Child Support, Alimony, and Child Abductions, both
State and International.
Our lawyers are skilled trial litigators with many years of experience in the
courtroom. We have the knowledge and expertise to take your case to trial when all
other options fail. We will work diligently to protect your rights to your children.
We know that custody litigation is difficult in many ways. We have a suggested
reading list and suggestions for parents that may help you during this time.
litigation, including: TRIALS, MOTIONS TO MODIFY, CHILD CUSTODY and CHILD
SUPPORT, MEDIATIONS, SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, and all other PRE-TRIAL
HEARINGS.
Our highly experienced family law attorneys regularly handle Divorces; Paternity
cases; Separations; all DHS matters; Military issues; Guardianships; Emergency
Hearings; Step-Parent Adoptions; Relocations; Visitation Issues; Modifications of
Child Custody, Modifications of Child Support, Alimony, and Child Abductions, both
State and International.
Our lawyers are skilled trial litigators with many years of experience in the
courtroom. We have the knowledge and expertise to take your case to trial when all
other options fail. We will work diligently to protect your rights to your children.
We know that custody litigation is difficult in many ways. We have a suggested
reading list and suggestions for parents that may help you during this time.
WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS IF YOU HAVE A CHILD BUT ARE NOT MARRIED TO THE MOTHER?
You will need to file a Paternity Action in the District Court. This is necessary even if DHS has
already determined that you are the child's father. Until you establish your legal rights, the
mother has sole custody.
You have the right to request a DNA test to be certain the child is yours. You also have the
right to visit the child, and make important decisions in the child's life. You need to immediately
begin paying child support if you are not already doing so. Keep a record of all payments. If you
are visiting, keep a record on a calendar of all times you visit. (continued below)
You will need to file a Paternity Action in the District Court. This is necessary even if DHS has
already determined that you are the child's father. Until you establish your legal rights, the
mother has sole custody.
You have the right to request a DNA test to be certain the child is yours. You also have the
right to visit the child, and make important decisions in the child's life. You need to immediately
begin paying child support if you are not already doing so. Keep a record of all payments. If you
are visiting, keep a record on a calendar of all times you visit. (continued below)
Your visitation cannot be denied if child support is not being paid. On the
other hand, child support payments cannot be withheld because you are being
denied visitation.
The Standard Visitation Schedule for Oklahoma County is found at the
following link: www.okbar.org/public/brochures/divbroc.htm
Keep in mind this is supposed to be the minimum visitation, and you should
be able to visit more often. At the Father's Parental Rights Law Center, we
believe that parents should have equal time with their children. Some counties
have infant visitation schedules, which are extremely limited. You can read
more about visitation issues at this link: Oklahoma's Advisory Visitation
Guidelines.
Contact us if you need help enforcing your rights to visit your child(ren).
other hand, child support payments cannot be withheld because you are being
denied visitation.
The Standard Visitation Schedule for Oklahoma County is found at the
following link: www.okbar.org/public/brochures/divbroc.htm
Keep in mind this is supposed to be the minimum visitation, and you should
be able to visit more often. At the Father's Parental Rights Law Center, we
believe that parents should have equal time with their children. Some counties
have infant visitation schedules, which are extremely limited. You can read
more about visitation issues at this link: Oklahoma's Advisory Visitation
Guidelines.
Contact us if you need help enforcing your rights to visit your child(ren).
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