Protecting the Rights of Children in Divorce
The 10 Rights of Children in Divorce Cases
Hello, my name is James Wirth. As a Tulsa attorney, I often get asked about the Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce in Oklahoma and what it means for families going through a custody case. This Bill of Rights is actually a part of the standard judicial order for proper conduct in Tulsa County and can be entered in any custody case upon request from either parent or the judge.
The Bill of Rights sets out ten things that children should be able to expect during and after a divorce, as well as what the court expects from the parents. These include the right to be treated as important human beings with unique feelings, the right to a continuing relationship with both parents and the right to honest answers about the changing family relationship.
Protecting Rights
Other rights included in the Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce in Oklahoma are the right to express love and affection for each parent without fear of disapproval, the right to know and appreciate what is good in each parent without one parent degrading the other, and the right to have a relaxed, secure relationship with both parents without being placed in a position to manipulate one parent against the other.
Additionally, the Bill of Rights includes the right to have the custodial parent not undermine visitation by suggesting tempting alternatives or by threatening to withhold visitation as punishment, the right to exercise regular and consistent visitation, and the right to know the reason for a canceled visit.
Get Legal Advice for Your Custody Case in Tulsa County
If you’re dealing with a custody matter in Tulsa County or elsewhere in Oklahoma, it’s important to not only understand the Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce but also to get legal advice specific to your circumstances. To schedule an initial strategy session with me and my team at Wirth Law Office, simply go online to makelaweasy.com or call us at (918) 879-1681 to speak with a family lawyer in Oklahoma.
