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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In many child custody cases, a judge may consider a child’s preference as a factor in its decision. In Oklahoma, the law says that a child is of sufficient age to form an intelligent preference about custody and visitation at age 12.

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.

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 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 paramount standard for all actions and decisions concerning children.

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.