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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,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,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.
There are different types of Department of Human Services (DHS) involvement in family law
cases. The DHS Child Support Enforcement Division performs Paternity testing and makes
orders for payment of Child Support. This type of DHS action does not establish or enforce your
rights to visitation with your child(ren). To get a visitation schedule the other parent is legally
required to follow, 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 need to immediately begin paying child support if you
are not already doing so. Keep a receipt of all payments. (continued below)
cases. The DHS Child Support Enforcement Division performs Paternity testing and makes
orders for payment of Child Support. This type of DHS action does not establish or enforce your
rights to visitation with your child(ren). To get a visitation schedule the other parent is legally
required to follow, 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 need to immediately begin paying child support if you
are not already doing so. Keep a receipt of all payments. (continued below)
DHS has the power to issue an income assignment for payment or child
support, and file a Contempt Citation for failure to pay child support. DHS may
also seek to have your drivers' license suspended and levy bank accounts for
failure to pay child support. You have the right to ask for a review hearing with
DHS, and it is helpful to have an attorney to help you in these proceedings.
Another type of DHS involvement is a Deprived Child proceeding. This
happens when there is an allegation of child abuse and/or neglect made against
a parent. The DHS can seek termination of parental rights to a child(ren). If you
or your child(ren)'s mother are being investigated by DHS, please contact us as
soon as possible for assistance with your defense.
support, and file a Contempt Citation for failure to pay child support. DHS may
also seek to have your drivers' license suspended and levy bank accounts for
failure to pay child support. You have the right to ask for a review hearing with
DHS, and it is helpful to have an attorney to help you in these proceedings.
Another type of DHS involvement is a Deprived Child proceeding. This
happens when there is an allegation of child abuse and/or neglect made against
a parent. The DHS can seek termination of parental rights to a child(ren). If you
or your child(ren)'s mother are being investigated by DHS, please contact us as
soon as possible for assistance with your defense.
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