Seasoned Trial Lawyers in Oklahoma and Arkansas
The child custody timeline is similar in many respects to the divorce timeline. If a child custody case includes an emergency custody motion or has a companion protective order case, this timeline can be skewed. Virtually every family law attorney can describe the...
There are many myths and misconceptions about custody, visitation, and child support. Unfortunately, many of the misunderstandings were created and have been perpetuated by legal professionals. Generally speaking, “custody” refers to a person’s legal authority to make...
Arkansas law states that the primary consideration in child custody is the welfare and best interests of each minor child involved in the case. The “best interests” standard is the law in all 50 states. The best interests concept is identified as a child rights...
The standard for every judicial decision concerning a child is what is in the child’s "best interests." This is the legal standard in most states and countries. "Best interests" is referred to by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child as the...
Demand for Attorneys With Cross-Border Experience is Increasing Exiting the pandemic, international travel surged, sometimes overwhelming the capacities of airlines and airports. People travel more than ever for leisure and vocational purposes. Several start-ups are...
Preparing for a child custody case can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging. However, with the right knowledge and guidance, you can navigate through the process more effectively. In this blog post, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to...
Throughout the timeline of a family law case, the issues are shaped and defined in several ways. The litigants, and their attorneys, can reach partial agreements and stipulations. The judge can make non-permanent, non-appealable temporary orders affecting the rights...
In June, 2022, Kathleen Egan obtained certification from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers to work as a mediator for family law cases. Her training was an intensive, multi-day training program in Chicago, led by the most seasoned, experienced family law...
Tulsa People Magazine is an award-winning local publication that "captures the spirit of Tulsa, and celebrates living, working and playing in the city." Every year they run a special edition that includes a section called Faces of the 918, which is a sponsored...
Early in 2022, our office was contacted by the U.S. Department of State to assist a foreign national with the return of a minor child from Oklahoma. The child had traveled to the United States with the other parent for a short trip, then, on arrival, the traveling...