Family law is complex and multifaceted, requiring lawyers to not only possess great skill and acuity, but also maintain a strong understanding of how emotional and familial relationships can be affected by legal proceedings. The Oklahoma City family law attorneys at Atkins & Markoff are legal experts in several areas of OK family law. Below you will find more information regarding our practice areas.

 

Issues relating to the custody of children can be very taxing and emotional for all involved parties. Because of the inherent emotional aspect, Oklahoma family law attorneys specialize in helping the involved parties work toward a sensible outcome that works in the best interest of parents and children alike. Below are different types of child custody that one can expect to encounter.

 

In Oklahoma, a person can typically be divorced if he or she has been a resident of OK for six months or more prior to filing a petition for divorce with the district court. After filing, either party may be entitled to alimony in both real and personal property.  At this point it is imperative to acquire the services of an Oklahoma City divorce lawyer to protect your rights throughout the divorce and alimony proceedings.

Divorce creates a very emotionally-charged and sensitive time for the parties involved. Each party is inundated with new questions of what will happen in the future and how to deal with this inevitably trying time. When a child is involved, no question is more important than that of the child’s living arrangements and well-being. For this reason, Oklahoma’s child custody laws are geared toward awarding custody to the parent(s) who would create the best situation for the child to be raised.  Our Oklahoma City Child Custody attorneys help parents navigate through this legal process.