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What a family lawyer must contend with in representing either parent is a natural bias that in strictest legal terms should not exist. But the American Bar Association Family Legal Guide notes how “some judges may have a deep-seated belief that mothers can take care of children better than fathers and that fathers have little experience in parenting.” The guide also says, “conversely, some judges may believe that fathers are automatically better at raising boys—particularly older boys.” The guide goes on to say that such biases have diminished in recent years.
The burden is on either parent and his or her attorney to prove to the court their fitness to parent in the best interests of the child. With decades of experience in family practice, the law firm of Echols & Associates is well positioned to make that argument. Contact us to discuss father's custody rights as they pertain to your particular situation.
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Parental Alienation in Oklahoma
Oklahoma parental alienation — one parent influencing child against other parent — can lead to custody modification, contempt findings, sanctions, and reunification therapy. Difficult to prove but increasingly recognized.
family law
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Oklahoma
Oklahoma unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
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Modifying Divorce Decrees in Oklahoma
Oklahoma divorce decrees on child support, custody, and alimony can be modified after substantial change in circumstances — but property division generally cannot be reopened.
