Claiming a child for tax purposes is a child support issue. In both joint custody and sole custody cases, even where the child support obligor has limited visitation, courts typically allocate the dependency exemption on an alternating basis so that at least every other year, the person ordered to pay child support receives at least part of the tax benefit for the child they are supporting.

In contested, high conflict cases involving children, sometimes professionals are designated to work with the parents and children. Child custody experts may be appointed at the request of a parent, or the judge can appoint one or more experts even if the parents do not request an expert. Child custody professionals are supposed to be neutral, meaning they work for the interests of the children or the court, and not for either parent.

Aaron Bundy was just re-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for Family Trial Law. Board certification is one of his most treasured accomplishments, as it is a true, objective measure of both quantity and quality.

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When facing a divorce or separation, one of the most sensitive and crucial issues parents encounter is determining child custody. In any custody case in Oklahoma, the child’s best interests are the paramount concern. How does the court determine what custody arrangement is in a child’s best interests?

There’s a heartbreaking reality some families face: minor children within the extended family are at risk due to unfit parents. Substance abuse, violence, or other dangerous situations can leave these children in desperate need of intervention. When the alternative is foster care, a loving family member may take action.

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.

Our law firm frequently handles child relocation and abduction cases, at trial and on appeal. Our attorneys have worked tirelessly to provide informational resources for our clients, other attorneys, and the general public about the complexities of child relocation disputes.

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 prepare for your child custody case, ensuring you have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome.

For decades, in child custody cases, possession or use by a parent of any schedule 1 drug, including marijuana, have been treated as grounds for emergency custody orders removing the minor child or children from that parent’s care. However, recent changes in societal attitudes and in Oklahoma law have significantly affected how marijuana is viewed by family law courts.

Although divorce and custody cases can sometimes take months or even years to reach a conclusion, there are special laws that permit rapid legal intervention to remove minor children from harm's way.