Family Law
Oklahoma DHS Child Support Computation Form Error Calculator
This calculator estimates how much excess child support might be collected if parenting time adjustments are calculated using Oklahoma DHS forms. Read more »Gay Marriage Case Clouds Oklahoma Same-Sex Divorce Law
As of July 18, 2014, federal courts have made it clear: Oklahoma’s prohibition on gay marriage is unconstitutional. The 10th Circuit Court affirmed a lower court’s decision that cited a 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case, U. S. v. Windsor (2013), as the basis for striking Oklahoma’s ban on same-sex marriage. The decision was only a […] Read more »New Oklahoma No-Fault Divorce Law Mandates Parenting Classes
A new Oklahoma divorce law requires some divorcing parents of minor children to take a new class about the impact of divorce on children. Read more »Girl in State Custody Begs Judge 'Let Me Go Home'
According to a Massachusetts judge, the parents of a Connecticut teenager did terrible things to their daughter. First, they took her to the hospital seeking medical treatment for a bad case of the flu. Then, when state workers seized custody of the teen, the parents talked publicly about the state’s seizure of their teenaged child. […] Read more »A Dirty Oklahoma Home Might Not Indicate Child Neglect
Parents’ housekeeping skills often become the subject of debate in child custody cases. An Oklahoma Child Protective Services employee or an embattled spouse might argue that pet hair from household pets, the smell of farm animals, dusty surfaces and – especially – mice or bugs are evidence of child neglect. A new study by Johns […] Read more »How to Voluntarily Transfer Child Custody in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Child Custody Can Now Be Delegated Without a Court Order A new Oklahoma law adopted in 2014 now allows parents to sign voluntary agreements that transfer custody of a child to another person. The non-judicial delegation of parental custody by power of attorney can last as little as 24 hours or as long as […] Read more »Client Review: Tulsa Grandparents Rights Attorney
Tulsa child custody attorneys at Wirth Law Office understand grandparents rights. The grandparents rights attorneys helped keep a child in the family after the death of a parent. Read more »Oklahoma Courts: How to Save Text Messages for Legal Purposes
The spread of smartphone technology has dramatically increased the frequency with which people use text messages for legal purposes in Oklahoma civil cases and criminal trials. Yet litigants who need to show the contents of text messages in court can face several hurdles. The simplest hurdle is often merely preserving the contents of text messages. […] Read more »'Fairness in Fault Act' Would Make Oklahoma Divorce Attorneys Rich
An Oklahoma bill that could make divorce lawyers wealthy and force some children to remain in homes where one parent wants to leave inched forward Feb. 20, 2014, when the Government Modernization Committee voted 5-3 in favor of the measure. House Bill 1548 would prohibit no-fault divorce in cases where either party objects to a […] Read more »Lawmakers Seek to Complicate Oklahoma Divorce Procedures
Where love and commitment aren’t enough to hold a marriage together, a couple of Oklahoma legislators have a better idea. They want to make laws to keep unhappy couples together. Rep. Arthur Hulbert of Fort Gibson has proposed a bill that would double the minimum time it takes for couples to get a divorce. Another […] Read more »Memphis Man's Social Media "Like" Leads to Arrest on Restraining Order
A Memphis man has reportedly been arrested for “liking” a photo posted on a social media site depicting a woman who had a restraining order against him. The fact that a person can be charged with violating a protective order for responding to an implicit invitation to “like” a social media post seems strange enough. […] Read more »Client Review: Tulsa Child Custody Attorney
This mother says the day a child custody lawyer in Tulsa at Wirth Law Office helped her win custody of her child was the happiest day of her life. Read more »Foster Parents Exhonerated
Wirth Law Office prevailed in an administrative review on behalf of foster parents who had been accused of child neglect. The matter involved appeal of a Child Welfare Services staff report to the District Attorney. An Oklahoma Department of Human Services representative reviewed appellate material provided by Wirth Law Office along with Child Protective Services […] Read more »Client Review: Family Lawyer
Tulsa family lawyers at Wirth Law Office turned a difficult family law case into a victory for Kenneth Cohn. Now he recommends Wirth Law Office to his friends. Read more »Tulsa Child Support Modification Attorney
When A Child Support Order No Longer Fits Modification of terms to reflect changes of circumstance can significantly change the impact of a child support order. The family law attorneys at Wirth Law Office provide up-to-date expertise for parents seeking modification of child support orders. Parents seek a Tulsa child support modification for many reasons, […] Read more »Tulsa Child Neglect Attorney
Because Parental Relationships Matter To be accused of Tulsa child neglect is any parent’s worst nightmare. It can come as a surprise, leaving you stunned and confused. You answer a knock on the door and a stern social worker is standing there, backed up by a couple of down-to-business police officers. It’s a child services […] Read more »Tulsa Child Custody Attorney
For What Matters Most, Get the Best Representation A parent’s bonds with their children are among the deepest emotional ties we enjoy. When divorce or separation divides a family, or a child is born to parents who have not established a family, those emotions can be strained. The court’s role in such circumstances is to […] Read more »Tulsa Child Support Collection Attorney
Support For Your Child’s Future Childhood is a vital but fleeting stage of any life. When a parent lacks the resources to provide for a child, the results can be devastating. Researchers have found that children who enjoy the financial support of both parents have a better chance of success in life. When you are […] Read more »Tulsa Oklahoma Adoption Attorney
Adoption: A Gift of Love Adopting a child can be a heartfelt act of generosity and a beautiful way to extend a family’s love. For a parent unable to provide the care and secure environment a child needs, giving a child new parents through adoption can be a selfless act that allows all involved to […] Read more »Tulsa Paternity Determination Attorney
Tulsa Paternity Determination Erases Doubt Setting up paternity, or paternity determination, is the process of establishing who is the father of a child. People often consult a Tulsa paternity determination attorney when there is dispute over the parentage of a minor child. When both parents of a child agree about who is the father, Oklahoma […] Read more »Tulsa Divorce Attorney
Tulsa divorce is more than just a legal dispute involving property and money — it is a process that results in a court order that can affect you the remainder of your life. The emotions conjured by the prospect of filing for divorce in Oklahoma can range from fright to freedom. Even a divorce that […] Read more »Tulsa Family Law Attorney
Oklahoma Divorce, Custody, and Paternity Lawyer Family law is among the oldest recorded areas of jurisprudence for obvious reasons. You care about your loved ones above all else. You want the best for them, and you want the assurance that your rights under the law — and theirs — are protected. The principles of family […] Read more »Gay Marriage in Oklahoma Raises Same Sex Divorce Questions
Tulsa law firms are fielding a growing number of questions about same-sex divorce after federal courts struck down Oklahoma lawmakers attempts to ban same sex marriage. Read more »
An Oklahoma Debtors Prison: Tulsa Jail Overcrowded by Indebted Inmates
The Tulsa County jail is growing dangerously overcrowded. The facility has exceeded its official capacity for the past eight months. According to a report this month in the Tulsa World, the jail’s population could soon exceed official capacity by nearly 20 percent: 300 more than the 1,700 inmates the jail is designed to hold. What […] Read more »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 »
