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Adam Holcomb

Child Custody Under Oklahoma Law

Understanding Relocation and Child Custody Under Oklahoma Law

Relocation can dramatically change the dynamics of a child custody arrangement. Oklahoma law provides a structured framework to address these situations, balancing a parent’s right to move with the child’s need for stability and ongoing relationships.    How Oklahoma Law Defines Relocation  Under 43 O.S. § 112.3, relocation generally involves moving a child’s principal residence …

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Is Separation Required Before Divorce? What You Need to Know

Is Separation Required Before Divorce? What You Need to Know

Few things are more stressful than trying to navigate a divorce while still sharing a home. Every conversation can feel loaded, privacy disappears, and emotions remain constantly on edge. Many people assume they must move out or formally separate before starting the divorce process but Oklahoma law does not actually require that step. The truth …

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First to File Divorce: How It Can Impact Your Case

First to File Divorce: How It Can Impact Your Case

Many marriages begin with optimism and shared goals, yet financial stress can place significant strain on even the strongest relationships. Missed bills, mounting debt, or one spouse carrying the entire financial burden often lead to constant conflict. In other situations, trust may be broken by infidelity or abusive behavior, leaving one spouse feeling unsafe or …

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What’s Changing in Oklahoma Child Custody Law

What’s Changing in Oklahoma Child Custody Law: Emerging Trends for Parents

Redefining Custody Roles in Oklahoma Courts Oklahoma courts are steadily redefining how parental roles are evaluated in custody cases. Rather than defaulting to one primary custodian, judges now emphasize shared involvement whenever appropriate. State law distinguishes legal custody, which governs decision making authority, from physical custody, which determines the child’s living arrangements. Courts are directed to …

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Understanding Paternity in Oklahoma: The Uniform Parentage Act (UPA)

Understanding Paternity in Oklahoma: The Uniform Parentage Act (UPA)

In 2006, Oklahoma adopted the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA) to clarify how parentage is established and to protect the rights of children and parents. The law makes it easier to determine a child’s legal parents, whether the child is born during a marriage or outside of it. The UPA also provides clear rules for challenging …

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How Child Support is Calculated in Oklahoma

How Child Support is Calculated in Oklahoma: A Simple Guide for Parents

Wondering how child support is calculated in Oklahoma? Learn the basics of the guidelines, what factors affect payments, and why hiring a family law attorney can protect your rights.    Understanding Child Support in Oklahoma  If you’re going through a divorce or custody case, one of the first questions that often comes up is: “How …

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