The resources on this page contain valuable information about co-parenting and are specifically related to families that are co-parenting in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State now requires divorcing parents of minors to take a co-parenting class and better understand the effect on their kids, and ways they can move forward while limiting the negative impact on their children.
The point of Co-parenting is putting anger and hurt aside and working toward improving communication, lowering conflict, and developing healthier ways and means of interacting with themselves as divorcing parents to reduce the negative effects on their children and help promote resiliency in the children who are usually the most affected by divorce.
CUSTODY AND VISITATION
The Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma teaches that if a court has jurisdiction to decide custody, it can choose to award Sole Custody, Joint Custody, Sole Physical, or Joint Physical custody to one or both of the parents.
Oklahoma and Child Custody Decisions are usually based on the child’s decisions, health, relationships, and living status among others.
A Father’s Guide to Divorce and Child Custody in Oklahoma is for fathers who seek custody of their children or have to establish their right to paternity.
Women’s Law is one resource that gives information on custody, process, visitation, and what happens after custody is in place.
Custody for Unmarried Parents, both physical and legal custody is decided by the family court in Oklahoma and determines where and with whom the child lives, and the right to make important decisions concerning the child.
On Enforcing Visitations, although the court must deal with visitation and custody, ex-spouses can visit their children without a court order. It’s much better to reach an agreement with the other parent than have a judge make the decision on behalf of the parent.
Standard Non-Custodial Parents Schedule for parents who are not awarded custody, and who have instead been given the standard visitation rights in Oklahoma County.
OKLAHOMA LAWS
The law that requires divorcing parents to take co-parenting classes such as the Co-Parenting Into The Future class in order to help parents understand the impact of divorce on their children, and to learn behaviors and things they can do to help their children through the life-altering process.
Oklahoma law relating to marriage, divorce, custody, and orders concerning property, children, support and expenses.
Children’s Bill of Rights served by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services as it concerns the placement, safety, communication, and custody of a Child in Oklahoma
The 2014 Oklahoma Statutes title 43, Marriage and Family Sections 43-112 is a law concerning the care and custody of children, and the co-parenting act of Oklahoma County.
OKLAHOMA RESOURCES AND SELF HELP
Prepare a court form for a request to enforce parent visitation
26 Judicial Districts in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Child Support Services
Oklahoma County Family Court – Child Custody info including information on court email, court address, and Oklahoma County Court clerk contact details
Oklahoma Visitation Directory contains resources for supervisors in Oklahoma to oversee the visits of non-custodial parents in situations where the Court believes unsupervised visits are not in the interest of the children.
A Parenting Plan Agreement Worksheet can help parents put together a working co-parenting plan to meet the needs of their children. It can be used as a legal document and filed as part of a legal agreement in court.
Blended family Inheritance and Step-Parenting discusses the interstate succession for children, stepchildren, adopted and foster children in Blended families where parents have Joint or Non-Joint Industry
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION
Choose a Satisfactory Method of Conflict Resolution only when you have considered the different factors involved and the needs related to your unique situation.
After Divorce Communication can be tricky, however, recognizing the impact of conflict on the children by shifting the focus to them can make for more effective communication between co-parents
When Considering Reconciliation, which is usually still an option for co-parents after separation, co-parents must consider and ensure the welfare of their children through the process.
OTHER RESOURCES
Importance of co-parenting plan in mitigating the effect of divorce on children
Tips for finding a good child custody lawyer in Oklahoma
Tips for Getting Child Custody
What to do if You’re Facing a Possible Child Custody Fight
Why you shouldn’t Engage in Competitive Co-parenting.
How Protective Orders Impact Child Custody Rights
What to do if you’re worried about child abduction, and the enforcement of custody agreement when the child is in danger
TAX CREDITS DECISION
Understanding Child Tax Credit in Oklahoma
Tax Credit for Non-Custodial Parents
Tax Credit in Joint Child Custody
CO-PARENTING SUPPORT BOOKS
Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody and Support
Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: Child Custody Agreements Step by Step
Two Homes, One Childhood, A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime
