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| Family Law Resources Helpful information for your family law caseIf you are uncertain whether to proceed with your divorce or are concerned about how the law applies to your family law situation, below are some resources to help you make better decisions. The information is not intended as legal advice, but should be assist you in understanding the issues you will face and may help you ask better questions when you contact us to set up an appointment. Legal FAQsIs Divorce the Answer for You? This brochure offers general information about the law and process of Oklahoma divorce suits. From the Oklahoma Bar Association. Lawyers and Legal Fees: This brochure is intended to help you decide when you need an attorney and to provide guidelines for choosing and using one. From the Oklahoma Bar Association. Methods for Resolving Conflicts and Disputes: Not all cases go to trial. This brochure is intended to help you identify and understand the various methods used to resolve cases, including your family law suits. From the Oklahoma Bar Association. Parenting Plan Worksheet (Updated March 16, 2005): Separated/divorced? Can't sort out the care of your children? Use this parenting plan worksheet to help discuss and develop a parenting plan! Coping with separate parentingBelow are a series of articles by Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW, concerning parenting through and after your separation and/or divorce. The articles are intended to guide you through the sometimes un-chartered waters of separate parenting. Parents Have Input Until The Gavel Comes Down: You may not like the assessment recommendations, but you have time to settle before the gavel comes down... Recently separated? Practice As if Parenting: Some parents give in to their guilt, others feel they have to compete with the shower of gifts as the other parent tries to buy the relationship with the kids. What's a parent to do? This article will tell you! Parallel Parenting – A form of joint custody: When you can't play with, but can play beside... Parallel parenting may be for you. Are you sure you need to go to court? In some high conflict cases, need isn't the issue. It's irreconcilable parental values - wants. Court may be necessary... Step Away From The “C” Word! The quickest way to escalate conflict between separated parents is with the "C" word. Here is some alternative language to use... Blended family/Kids in distress: What to do? Things were going well. Then one parent remarries, a new family emerges and the kids are in distress. Here's what to do... Divorced? Have a 100% relationship with your kids: It's the relationship that counts, not the 50/50 split. Here's what makes the 100% relationship with your kids following divorce. Getting Kids Out Of The Cross Fire: High conflict parenting battles hurt children. Here are some tips in the interest of the children. Child-up Parenting Plan: What if a parenting plan was developed from the kid's perspective? High Conflict Divorce: Mediating Parenting Plans: When parents are determined to fight, mediation can be a challenge. Here's what's involved... Parenting Coordinator: An alternative to running back to Court: If issue after issue keeps taking you back to Court, then consider this service. Check out that Counselor: Looking for a good counselor? Ask these questions... What are Child Custody Evaluations: This article describes custody and access assessments (also know as custody evaluations) and what is involved. How Does a Custody Evaluation Work?: This article describes that HOW an assessment is conducted, is as important as what is reported to the integrity of the report. Critiquing Custody and Access Assessments: What if you think your custody and access assessment is wrong? This article discusses "assessment critiques". Assessment Critique: Hired gun or dispassionate opinion: If you are going to use an assessment critique, make sure the evaluation is credible. Here's how... Treading on Sacred Ground: Some parents who are undergoing separation or divorce involve their child’s daycare or school in their conflict. This article advises against this and offers suggestions to help. Children and Divorce: The Role of the Early Childhood Educator: This article instructs Early Childhood Educators and childcare providers how to manage issues arising from custody and access matters. Access and the adolescent: Issues on both sides of the fence: Adolescence brings it's own issues to access and residence. Parents need to be flexible and honest to manage the changes. Parental Alienation: Do some parents go out of their way to make things tough on the access parent? Preferred, Estranged or Alienated? In custody and access battles, children's preferences may be at issue but the influences on their preference may be many. This article addresses influences to children's preferences. Restricted Access? Consider the long term... : Parents with restricted access may need help directing their attention and activities to develop relationships for the long term. This article offers suggestions. Helping Separated Parents Communicate: Can't get along well enough to communicate effectively. Try this... Inconsistent Parental Access: What to do when the access parent doesn't show up... Please contact us today. 1515 East 71st Street, Suite 302 • Tulsa, OK 74136-5040 Printer Friendly View The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Copyright © 2010 by lawtulsa.com: Agressive, Honest, Affordable Legal Services. All rights reserved. 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