Family Law
Family law touches on some of the most personal and sensitive parts of life, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support issues. Understanding your rights and obligations under Oklahoma law can feel overwhelming, but it is essential to protect your future and your loved ones. Whether you are facing a paternity case or navigating a divorce, having a knowledgeable Tulsa family law attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.
Wirth Law Office provides experienced guidance through the complexities of family law matters to help clients make informed decisions. From custody disputes to support modifications, the firm is committed to supporting your legal needs with professionalism and care. If you need legal help, call Wirth Law Office at (918) 879-1681 to speak with a trusted Tulsa attorney who understands the stakes involved in family law cases.
What Happens if the Other Side Fails to Respond to My Contempt?
In the state of Oklahoma, if the other party fails to respond to a contempt citation, there are specific procedures to follow. Tulsa Attorney James Wirth explains that when a contempt citation is filed, the accused party is not required to file a response. However, they must appear in court for an arraignment and attend all scheduled court dates. If they fail to appear after being personally served with notice, a bench warrant can be issued for their arrest. Depending on the type of contempt, a bond amount may also be set. It is important to consult with an attorney for specific legal advice. To schedule a consultation with us, visit MakeLawEasy.com.
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Can Special Judges Hear Family Law Cases in Oklahoma?
Can special judges hear family law cases in Oklahoma? Yes, they can. However, there are limitations to their jurisdiction. Special judges, also known as magistrates, are the lowest level judges in the court system and are appointed by district judges. They can hear civil cases for the recovery not exceeding $10,000, uncontested default matters for the recovery of money where it's sought is a greater sum of $1,000, and actions for forcible entry and detainers, among other cases. When it comes to family law, they can handle all types of matters except for non-lawyer special judges. If you have questions related to family law in Oklahoma, it's best to consult with an attorney.
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What Is the Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce in Oklahoma Family Court?
As a child of divorce, it can be difficult to navigate the changes in family dynamics and understand your rights. The Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce in Oklahoma provides a guideline for parents to follow in order to ensure their children's well-being during and after a divorce. This includes the right to a continuing relationship with both parents, the right to express love for each parent without fear of disapproval, and the right to honest answers about the changing family relationship. Tulsa Attorney James Wirth explains the 10 rights outlined in the court form and advises seeking legal advice for individual circumstances.
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How Do I Get a Hold of the Tulsa Family Court Because My Ex Is Withholding My Child from Me?
You can petition for a writ of habeas corpus if you have legal custody and the other parent is withholding the child.
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Did You Know that Oklahoma Law Treats Fathers and Mothers Equally?
Recent laws in Oklahoma have established a preference for joint custody and equal access to children for both parents.
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Transgender Bill: How Does It Affect Oklahoma?
The Millstone Act of 2023 would criminalize licensed medical professionals who provide gender therapy to individuals under 21.
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What Happens if You Don’t Follow Your Court Order in Oklahoma?
If the non-custodial parent doesn't pay child support, they could face penalties such as up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.
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Can Parents Agree to Do Things outside of Their Court Order in Oklahoma?
Parents can make arrangements outside of their order as long as both agree. If one stops agreeing, the original order will be enforced.
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Can You Do a Dismissal with Prejudice in Oklahoma Family/Custody Courts?
A dismissal with prejudice in an Oklahoma Family Law Court is possible, but it may not always be as strong as one might hope.
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HB 3193: Do Mothers & Fathers Now Have Equal Rights in Oklahoma?
On paper, it makes it equal between mother and father, both if the child is born outside of marriage and if it's born into a marriage.
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What Happens if Somebody Violates the Terms of a Temporary Order in Oklahoma?
An easy way is to have your attorney reach out to the other party's attorney and have the other attorney talk some sense into that party.
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Can You Spank Your Kids in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma law protects the parent's and guardian's right to do that through ordinary force, including spanking, switching, and paddling.
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Tulsa Lawyer for Prenuptial Agreements
Are Prenuptial Agreements Valid in Oklahoma? Though Oklahoma has not adopted the Uniform Prenuptial Agreements Act, which seeks to provide a common interstate framework for the agreements, prenups, are generally considered valid and enforceable in Oklahoma. Not only that, they can provide needed clarity for a variety of questions regarding finances, such as the division […]
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Is Adultery a Crime in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma statutes from basically the beginning of statehood, the first set of Oklahoma laws passed in 1910, does make adultery a crime.
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What Is Corporal Punishment?
Oklahoma law does allow it under Title 21. It specifically says that spanking, switching, paddling, and strapping, which would be like a belt are not per se criminal. So, it's not illegal to use corporal punishment as long as it's reasonable.
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Do I Have a Right to Self Defense if I Am the Victim of Domestic Violence?
Under Oklahoma law, you do have a right to reasonable self-defense if somebody attempts to use unlawful force against you.
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Can a Mother File to Change Her Child's Surname to Step-Father's Surname in Oklahoma?
Can a mother file to change her child's name to the name of stepfather in Oklahoma? Tulsa attorney James Wirth has that answer.
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If I Take a Plea Deal on Domestic Violence Will I Automatically Be Considered an Unfit Parent in OK?
You are required to refuse visitation if there's evidence to substantiate suspected or confirmed child abuse.
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What is Required to File a Legal Separation Petition in Oklahoma?
What is the jurisdictional requirement to file a separate maintenance or legal separation case? Oklahoma Attorney James Wirth has the answer.
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What Is a Legal Separation Under Oklahoma Family Law?
What is a legal separation under Oklahoma law? Tulsa attorney James Wirth has that answer. Essentially, that is where you're going to a family law court and you're requesting the same types of things you'd request in a divorce, but you are saying, "I don't want the marriage dissolved. I would like to continue being married, but I still want orders in place to protect myself."
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How Do You Transfer a Family Law Case to Another County in Oklahoma?
If a Case Is Not Filed in the Appropriate County Based on Where You've Got Jurisdiction and Proper Venue, Then You'd File a Motion to Dismiss, Once That's Granted, You Could File in Another Count.
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How Do You Look Up Family Law Cases in Oklahoma?
Well, in Oklahoma, it's actually not too difficult. And Oklahoma was one of the first, if not the first, states to have a comprehensive online docket sheets. So if you're looking for your case, historically, we've had a bifurcated method. We've had two different databases for those. We've had OSCN.net, the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network, that handled the bigger counties, Tulsa County, Oklahoma County, some of the other counties, but maybe 10, 15, 20 of the counties. And then the remainder of the counties, the smaller counties, were on ODCR.com. And those are still both active, but OSCN is now more comprehensive and it has those other counties as well. So you can go to OSCN.net, you can put in some search information for the county, the parties names, the case names, and you can bring up those docket sheets. And for more recent filings, you can actually download those filings.
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Are Oklahoma Family Law Cases Public Record?
Are Oklahoma family law cases public record? I'm Tulsa attorney, James Wirth, and I'm answering frequently asked questions. And that's the question I've got here is are Oklahoma family law cases, Oklahoma divorce, Oklahoma guardianships, Oklahoma protective orders, Oklahoma custody, Oklahoma paternity, all of those things, are they public record? And the answer is for the most part, yes. Adoptions sealed, not public. Guardianship, sealed, not public. Deprived child action, sealed, not public.
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How Long Do You Have to Wait to Get Remarried in Oklahoma?
Under Oklahoma law, you have to wait at least six months to remarry after your Oklahoma divorce decree is finalized. So what the law says is if you get married within that six month period, so six months has not passed yet, then there's two issues. One, the new marriage is going to be voidable. The party could file, or you could file to have it annulled because it is a voidable marriage. Now that issue cures itself, if you continue to act as though you're in the marriage and reside together, once that six month waiting period has passed, then that voidable marriage becomes a legit marriage after that six months.
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How Long Can Family Court Take in Oklahoma?
How long does it take to complete a case, because it can vary widely. So let's talk about a case where we've got an agreed divorce. You guys have an agreement regarding custody, visitation, child support, asset, debt division, everything. You can get together with an attorney or with a drafting service and get paperwork drafted up. You file it with the court. There's a 10 day waiting period and then after... Oh, I'm sorry, if there's kids, there's a 90 day waiting period. So it's a minimum of at least 90 days to get that case completed if there's an agreement. So you get it filed, the petition, that starts the 90 day waiting period.
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