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DHS/Child Support Services is pleased to announce that the online child support guidelines calculator is now available on our website. This calculator will allow you to calculate child support pursuant to the Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines. In addition to calculating the …
Read moreNOT long ago, many parents wondered at what age they should give their child full access to the car keys. Nowadays, parents face a trickier question: At what age should a child own a smartphone? The smartphone, after all, is …
Read moreBy Rachel Grate January 20, 2016 Prenups: They’re not just for celebrities anymore. In fact, more of your engaged friends may be getting them than they admit. Prenuptial agreements are more popular than ever, and millennials appear to be driving the …
Read moreHow Parents And Teachers Can Nurture The ‘Quiet Power’ Of Introverts Updated February 18, 201611:28 AM ETPublished February 18, 20166:40 AM ET ELISSA NADWORNY LA Johnson/NPR When Susan Cain wrote Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t …
Read moreAs Halloween nears, it’s important to talk to children about staying safe during a night of trick-or-treating. Though the night is full of fun and festivity, children can be particularly vulnerable to lurking dangers on Halloween. The Tulsa Police Department …
Read moreCo-authored by Sara Au If you’re divorcing, it’s very likely that your world is being rocked like no other time in your life. You may feel shell-shocked, unmoored, enraged or depressed. All of those feelings–and more–are completely normal, and you …
Read morePosted on August 12, 2015 {4:20 minutes to read} As spouses finalize their divorces, agreements are usually reached as to how the parents will account for their child on their separate individual income tax returns. Here are five things you …
Read moreHow Will Marijuana Use Affect Your Child Custody Case in New York State? A lot of people don’t realize that New York State became the 23rd state to legalize the medical use of marijuana. We still don’t know – and …
Read moreFor all of you who do your own accounting here is a link from the IRS explaining the most commonly asked questions for divorcing parents during tax season. http://www.irs.gov/publications/p504/ar02.html Disclaimer: This is not tax advice and we never give tax …
Read moreDue to nasty weather and some increased speed to our internet, we have been experiencing telephone difficulties. Cox assures us they are on it. Thanks for your patience and remember you can always email us at mattgomez@cox.net. or the weblink …
Read moreHow Facebook Could Ruin Your Case Like the perpetually feuding families the Hatfields and the Mccoys, attorney Mitch Jackson’s client and his neighbors were involved in an ongoing dispute since September 2007. The neighbors had dumped trash into the client’s yard on a number …
Read moreSEPTEMBER 10, 2013 HOW FACEBOOK MAKES US UNHAPPY POSTED BY MARIA KONNIKOVA No one joins Facebook to be sad and lonely. But a new study from the University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross argues that that’s exactly how it makes us feel. Over …
Read moreAlimony…Once More With Feeling Understanding the intersection of human emotion and economic theory will help you serve your clients better as they navigate disagreements during marriage and during divorce. Justin A. Reckers and Robert A. Simon, 08/15/2013 Psychological, financial, and …
Read moreDivorce and the Grieving Process Posted: 07/08/2013 7:39 pm While there may be disagreement regarding whether or not divorce in and of itself is damaging to children, the more the adults argue, especially about the children, the more likely it is …
Read moreHow Reading Makes Us More Human A debate has erupted over whether reading fiction makes human beings more moral. But what if its real value consists in something even more fundamental? KAREN SWALLOW PRIORJUN 21 2013, 8:50 AM ET Mary …
Read morePolice dashcam videos are open records, Oklahoma appellate court rules The ruling won’t affect video taken by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Special legislation was passed several years ago that specifically exempts troopers from turning over dashcam videos. By Michael McNutt Published: June …
Read moreBy Michael Lindenberger Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2008 For nearly two years, James Rhoades, a university librarian in Tallahassee, has been fighting to establish in law what science and fact already have shown beyond any doubt: He is the biological father …
Read moreOne of the things that I have noticed over the course of my career as a family law attorney is that people going through the divorce process have an unwillingness to go to therapy even though they could benefit greatly …
Read moreA report from the National Council on Disability finds that parents with physical or mental disabilities have a greater risk of losing custody of their children. The study says that the U.S. legal system needs to provide more support for these parents. …
Read moreA month after their 2008 divorce case was filed in Pinellas County, Fla., Terry Power offered to pay his wife of nearly 20 years $5,400 per month in alimony until he retired, and $50,000 in cash. He also was willing …
Read moreTake the usual agony of an adoption dispute. Add in the disgraceful U.S. history of ripping Indian children from their Native American families. Mix in a dose of initial fatherly abandonment. And there you have it — a poisonous and …
Read moreThere is much debate as to whether or not “parental alienation“ rises to the level of a definable mental illness often referred to as “parental alienation syndrome.” At Mr. Custody Coach, we don’t much care about that part of the argument. Reasonably intelligent …
Read moreScroll the Smarter Way: The Latest iPhone and iPad Apps to Help Lawyers Work More Efficiently The most downloaded iPhone and iPad applications may be the hit cartoon game Angry Birds, the popular social network Facebook and the Internet radio …
Read moreNot every legal matter requires the use of an attorney. Fighting a speeding ticket and going to small claims courts are two examples. However, in many other situations involving a legal dispute, challenge, or deal, you may not wish to …
Read moreBoosting Parent/Child Communication After Your Divorce It’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is communicating with your children. All parents struggle with communication issues as their children grow, but children who have had …
Read moreSpecial Needs Children and Divorce Posted on November 29, 2012 By Sherri Donovan (published in the New York Law Journal, November 15, 2012) Sherri Donovan is owner of Sherri Donovan & Associates and professor at the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced …
Read more10 Top Ways to Fight Parental Alienation There is much debate as to whether or not “parental alienation“ rises to the level of a definable mental illness often referred to as “parental alienation syndrome.” At Mr. Custody Coach, we don’t much care about …
Read moreThere are, thankfully, a few things that you can do when co-parenting with a narcissist which will help to maintain your sanity. These are things that you can do to protect you and your children. You can’t change your ex, …
Read moreWhat to Do When Co-Parenting Doesn’t Work In a good-enough divorce, exes work through feelings of anger, betrayal and loss and arrive at a place of acceptance. Frustrations over the other parent’s values and choices are contained and pushed aside, …
Read moreSherri Donovan, Esq. Divorce and Family Lawyer Celebrate Mediation Day: Top 10 Reasons To Mediate Your Divorce Posted: 10/18/2012 12:20 pm October 18, 2012 is Mediation Day. Mediation is a process for resolving conflict and coming to an agreement where decision-making …
Read moreWhat is Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)? By JOHN M. GROHOL, PSYD Founder & Editor-in-Chief Parental alienation syndrome is a term coined by the late forensic psychiatrist Richard Gardner to describe a phenomenon he witnessed where children were being turned against …
Read moreParental Alienation Not A Mental Disorder, American Psychiatric Association Says By DAVID CRARY 09/21/12 01:50 PM ET EDT NEW YORK — Rebuffing an intensive lobbying campaign, a task force of the American Psychiatric Association has decided not to list the disputed …
Read moreEx-Spouse Hit With 20K in Damages for Email Eavesdropping – Klumb v. Goan [Post by Venkat Balasubramani] Klumb v. Goan, 09-cv-115 (E.D. Tenn.; July 19, 2012) Klumb, described by the court as “a wealthy man,” met and married Crystal Goan, a …
Read moreHelping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a shooting rampage. It is important to remember that children look to their parents …
Read moreHave $235,000? That’s What It Costs To Raise A Kid Today-Before College Take your pick. Would you rather buy a 2012 Ferrari or would you rather–have a baby? The choice is yours but the cost for each is about the same. This …
Read moreThis is the actual flag at our office. Feels great to see it waving every morning! Thanks to all those who make that happen! Happy and Safe Memorial Day everyone!
Read moreThe 5 Worst Kids of the Year By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. on May 9, 2012 5:55 AM | No TrackBacks As Mother’s Day looms closer, you may feel the need to take stock of just how well you’ve raised your kids. Have they always been …
Read moreIs A Facebook Page Worth Your Job? E-Discovery And Spoliation In The Age Of Social Media Social media has become a vital way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. Status updates, tweets and texts have rapidly replaced letters and …
Read moreScienceDaily (May 8, 2012) — People of all ages and cultures gesture while speaking, some much more noticeably than others. But is gesturing uniquely tied to speech, or is it, rather, processed by the brain like any other manual action? A …
Read moreSURAT: In an example of courts going tech-savvy, a couple got their divorce approval from local court after the statement of the husband living in the US was recorded through video conferencing on Saturday. The divorce approval was announced on Tuesday after …
Read moreYour Children – Should They Be Involved in Your Divorce? February 16th, 2012 The most important thing to understand as a parent going through a divorce is not to involve your children. No matter what the ages of your children, they …
Read moreAmericans have learned to carefully craft their Facebook postings, and edit and spell-check e-mails. But apparently we don’t give text messages much thought, and they’re providing abundant and effective fodder for divorce attorneys. “A lot of people will draft a …
Read moreHow Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media Evidence in Court Cases [infographic] Posted on April 03, 2012 by David The infographic, “How Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media Evidence in Court Cases,” provided by Dishon & Block Family Law Attorneys, …
Read moreThings You Should Never Say To Your Divorce Lawyer Posted: 03/12/2012 3:10 am I have specialized in family law for over 40 years. I have seen almost every possible scenario, and I would like to share some things clients have …
Read moreCongratulations to Judge Mark Barcus on being sworn in this afternoon at the Tulsa County Courthouse. Congratulations on his appearance last night on OETA “Ask a Lawyer as well. I saw a lot of friends on their answering questions. It has been …
Read moreI have wanted a blog of my own since I first heard the depressing sounding word! And now I have it! One more thing I can mark off the list. Of course, there is still become rich and famous and …
Read moreThe iPad for Litigators The new iPad is out today! The new iPad is out today! The new iPad is out today! OK, that may not be as funny as Steve Martin’s screams about being in the new phone book …
Read morePOSTED BY BVERTZ, APR 18, 2012 • DIVORCE, SETTLEMENT • NO COMMENTS Resolving a divorce requires a lot of information. The process of exchanging information and documents is formally known as “discovery.” Our courts have issued rules that litigants must follow when requesting discovery and responding those …
Read moreOklahoma is one of only a few states to recognize common law marriages. But it’s not as common as it might seem. Are my lover and I common law spouses after living together for six months? Not on that basis …
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