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Oklahoma City, OK
Custody Law

Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents, regarding their children, after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree.

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Often, the court designates one parent as the primary physical custodian, giving the other parent a schedule of temporary custody and visitation. In some cases, however, the court orders joint legal and physical custody, by which, both parents have substantial access to their children.

Physical Custody

Refers to the amount of time each parent is permitted physically with a child.
Legal Custody

Refers to a parent’s decision-making rights regarding a child’s health, education, and welfare
Custody Factors

Almost every state determines child custody issues based on a best-interest-of-the-child standard.

Frequently Asked Oklahoma City Divorce Questions

How long do I have to live in Oklahoma City before I can file for divorce?

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Oklahoma City before a divorce can be granted?

There are mandatory waiting periods from the date the Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage Petition is filed before it can be granted.

If there are no minor children involved there is a mandatory waiting period of 10 days.

If there are minor children the waiting period is 90 days, which can be waived upon agreement of the parties and a showing that the waiver is in the best interest of the minor child(ren).

How can I serve my spouse in Oklahoma City? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication?

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Oklahoma City?

In order to properly file for divorce you will need a Petition setting out the request for divorce/dissolution of marriage and the grounds for the request (i.e. adultery or irreconcilable differences), as well as a Summons and a Notice of Automatic Temporary Injunction.

Most courts in Oklahoma City will require a Civil Cover Sheet be filled out and filed as well.

Where do I need to file for divorce in Oklahoma City?

How much are divorce filing fees in Oklahoma City?

Are there any Oklahoma City-Specific laws that are different from how other family law cases around the state are handled?

Oklahoma City Office

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

405-200-0200

6303 Waterford Blvd.
Suite 120
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Directions

Where is the Oklahoma City office? Our Oklahoma City office is located at 6303 Waterford Blvd., Suite 120. If you are coming from 44W: Take 125C and merge onto Northwest Expy. Turn right onto Pennsylvania Ave. Turn right onto Waterford Blvd. If you are coming from 44E: Take exit 125A and turn left onto N. Pennsylvania Ave. Turn right onto Waterford Blvd. The office is on the backside and in the building to the left.

Parking: Parking is available in the parking garage. The entrance is immediately as you turn into the complex.

Reviews of the Oklahoma City Office

“[My attorney] is extremely professional, and he really focuses on making sure I’m taken care of.”

— Greg H.