DHS ISSUES

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Divorce
• Paternity
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Visitation Rights
• Visitation Enforcement
• Modification
• DHS
• Guardianship
• Relocation
• Property Division
• Alimony
• Mediation
• Grandparent's Rights
• Child Abductions
• Military
• Emergency Hearings
• VPO's
• Domestic Abuse
• Contempt
• Step-Parent Adoptions

FATHER'S PARENTAL RIGHTS
LAW CENTER
3428 NW 178th
Edmond, OK 73012
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Phone:       405.752.1300
Fax:         405.752.1705

_ 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. DHS has the power to issue an income assignment for payment of 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 in family law cases 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.

If you have any questions for us, or would like information about setting up an appointment, please Click Here. 

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                                     "ATTORNEYS HELPING DADS"          

Thank you for visiting our site.  We are the original Father's Parental Rights Law Center, established by Oklahoma Attorneys Jay F. McCown and Tamra A. Spradlin with the mission to give Dads a voice in Court.  Our Attorneys have over 45 years of experience representing Fathers in Family Law litigation including: Divorce; (Contested and Uncontested), Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Modification, Visitation Enforcement Issues; DHS cases, Guardianship, Relocation and Paternity.  We understand the concerns of Fathers and will work to protect and preserve your rights to your child(ren). 

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Cities and Counties we serve:  Our office is conveniently located in Oklahoma City, and we provide legal representation in all 77 counties in the state of Oklahoma.   If you are unable to travel to Oklahoma City to meet with one of our attorneys, we offer a telephone appointment for your convenience. 

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3428 NW 178th, Edmond, OK 73012
Jay F. McCown, Tamra A. Spradlin