Family Law
The Dangers of Being Unrepresented: True Story
Abraham Lincoln had it right when he stated, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” Maybe the term “fool” is a bit harsh, but pro se litigants (representing themselves) almost always lack an understanding of court procedure and generally lack an understanding of the law, which can have devastating consequences in their […] Read more »
How is Child Support Calculated in Oklahoma?
How to Determine Oklahoma Child Support Payment Unlike alimony and other decisions made by Oklahoma judges, parties can generally have a pretty good idea what the judge is going to order for child support. This is because there is a statutory presumption to go by the Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines. Only rarely will an Oklahoma […] Read more »Wirth Makes Law
The appellate victory announced yesterday has been released for publication, which means it will become precedent and common law, that can be cited as authority in other cases. The Dilbeck case, which can be seen here, will stand for the point that a Parenting Coordinator cannot make recommendations regarding custody. Read more »
