If you are looking at this section, we know that you are thinking about making important changes in your life that will affect you and your family. We offer you experienced and agressive representation when you need it the most.
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Visitation Enforcement
- Guardianship
- Modification
- Legal Separation
- Adoption
We use our knowledge, experience and skill to ensure that you are well represented in your family law matters. This time in your life is very emotional, and you need a steady and experienced hand to guide you through the process. You need to be able to look back and know that you were well served. Call our office today for a consultation. We can help.
Further, you may wish to take a look at our Family Law Forms to get an idea about the type of information that is important to most family law cases.
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At this time of year many are preparing to file their taxes. Do you know what you need to know about claiming your children if you and the other parent are separated?
In general, a taxpayer may claim a personal exemption for each qualifying dependent, which includes the taxpayer's children. The IRS has detailed guidelines for who qualifies for a dependent, but as said, this includes a person's minor children.
If a child's parents are filing separately, the IRS rules prohibit both from claiming the same child. This can cause problems in families who are separated but have children together. Especially in situations where the parents do not agree on how to handle the child tax credit and deductions. |
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What should you know?
You should know that child support is based on both parents' income. The greater both parents' income the larger the base child support number. However, there are many factors that affect what your final child support payment will be and how you will receive it or pay it.
In order to calculate a child support obligation you should know:
- Each parent's monthly pre-tax income (includes overtime, bonuses, vaction pay, etc.)
- The monthly cost of the child's portion of the health insurance premium, if one of you provides health insurance for your child.
- The monthly cost of any work or education-related child care.
- How many actual overnights each parent cares for the child.
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What should you know?
You should know that the judge can modify parts of your court order. In Oklahoma, the judge can modify:
- Child Custody
- Visitation
- Child Support
- Spousal Support (Alimony)
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What should you know?
You should know that there is a lot that you can do to help yourself in a divorce. There are simple steps that you can take to prepare yourself for the process.
- The first step is to decide whether you are satisfied that your marriage is over.
- The second step is to consult with an attorney about your rights.
- The third step is to make temporary arrangement for yourself and your children.
- The final step is to take a deep breath and begin the legal process of separation.
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Family Law