Family Law

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When dealing with supervised visits, it’s crucial not to sabotage your own progress out of frustration or dislike for your supervisor. Behaviors like avoiding supervision, whispering to your children, or arguing with the supervisor can all reflect poorly on you in court. Remember, this is your chance to show the court your best self and focus on your child. Be respectful, consistent, and avoid unnecessary conflict to make the most of your supervised visitation. Don’t blow this opportunity to improve your situation. For more information, consult Tulsa visitation enforcement attorney Clint Hastings.

Family law attorney Clint Hastings explains the difference between monitored and supervised visitation in this video. Supervised visitation involves a professional or agreed-upon third party being present for the entire visitation, while monitored visitation means the supervisor checks in randomly during the visit. Monitored visits often follow a period of supervised visits, particularly in cases involving past substance abuse issues. Parents under monitored visitation can go out in public but must share their schedule with the monitor. Reports are typically written by the professional monitor, detailing any observations or concerns. Both mothers and fathers can be subject to either type of visitation.

If the court has ordered you to supervised visitation—and for this question, I’m assuming professionally supervised visits—you might be wondering how long it will last, especially if the court didn’t specify a timeframe. In most cases, the court will simply set a review date. You’ll begin supervised visits, and after a certain period—often a few months—you’ll return to court to review how things are going. How long you stay on supervised visits depends on a few factors:
How well the visits go
Whether any issues arise during supervision
And importantly, whether you’ve complied with other court-ordered requirements like drug testing, parenting classes, domestic violence or anger management programs.

When Are Supervised Visits Ordered, What Parameters Are Involved, and Should You Agree to Them Even If the Judge Might Not Order It? Generally, supervised visits are intended to ensure that your children are safe in your care. Sometimes, the court orders them out of caution, even if there’s not strong proof that they’re necessary. And to be clear, sometimes these orders are also issued against the mother—it just depends on the circumstances. But here, we’re focusing on your position as the father.

In this video, Tulsa attorney Clint Hastings explains what supervised visits mean for fathers seeking visitation rights with their children. Professional supervised visits involve a third party observing the visit and may cost between $40 to $50 per hour. Alternatively, parties can agree on a mutual third party to supervise, like a family member or friend. Professionally supervised visits come with documentation while informal supervision does not. Clint promises to delve into when to agree or fight supervised visits and what parameters should be considered in the future.

Do you put money in a college savings account monthly for your child or children and think it counts towards child support? Attorney Clint Hastings explains the complexities of this issue. While you do not get direct credit, you could argue for an equitable basis if faced with contempt charges. Understanding case law and statutes is crucial in making this argument. If you have questions or are facing a contempt application, it’s best to seek legal counsel. Give them a call for a consultation on your particular situation.

Bright lede: Did you know that your ex-spouse can modify child support based on your higher paying job, even before a year has passed?

Summary: In family law, there is a misconception that a year must pass before child support can be modified due to a change in income. Attorney Clint Hastings, specializing in father’s rights in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sets the record straight. Whether you recently got a higher paying job or need to modify child support for other reasons, it’s essential to seek legal guidance without waiting a full year. Don’t hesitate to reach out for a consultation on this or any related topic.

You don’t have to pay extracurricular expenses as part of your child support obligation. Decrees often include provisions for division of extracurricular expenses, but it’s not required. Attorney Clint Hastings recommends including agreed-upon provisions in your decree to prevent future arguments. This can ensure both parents agree on extracurricular expenses before they arise. By discussing this with your attorney, you can find the best solution for your specific situation and avoid potential conflicts down the road. Take the time to consider all options and make informed decisions to protect your rights as a father. Schedule a consultation to discuss this and other issues further.

Attorney Clint Hastings from Tulsa, Oklahoma focuses on father’s rights and explains that you do not get credit for paying for your child’s extracurricular activities against your child support. While some orders may require a percentage contribution to agreed-upon extracurriculars based on income, it does not offset basic child support obligations. However, you can negotiate with the other party to include these expenses in your child support agreement. If you have further questions, visit our website or schedule a consultation.

Attorney Clint Hastings discusses the topic of offsets for child support owed in multiple cases. While you may receive a credit or deduction for paying child support in another case, it does not directly offset the amount owed in the current case. Instead, the deduction comes off of your gross income, affecting the calculation of child support. This means the deduction might not be as significant as expected. For more information on fathers’ rights and child support issues, visit our website or contact us for a consultation.

You do not get credit for giving money for your stepchildren. It is considered just a gift, not payment. If you want credit, you need an order or agreement for it to be credited in some way. Sometimes agreements can give you a credit towards child support, but a judge will likely view it as a gift. Check out our site for more information and feel free to call for a consultation if you have any questions.

Today, Clint Hastings discusses the key differences between a guardian ad litem and a parenting coordinator in family court cases. While a parenting coordinator focuses on improving communication between co-parents and resolving specific issues, a guardian ad litem advocates for the best interests of the children involved. Understanding the unique roles of each can be crucial in navigating the legal process and ensuring the welfare of the children. Hastings provides insight into how these professionals operate and how their recommendations can impact court decisions. If you’re facing family court issues, knowing the distinctions between a guardian ad litem and a parenting coordinator is essential.

Child support calculations should come from both parties’ gross incomes, not net incomes. This is important to consider as net incomes can vary due to different deduction amounts and percentage deductions from monthly paychecks. By using gross income, a more even comparison can be made to determine each party’s contribution. For more information and answers to similar questions, visit our website or schedule a consultation with attorney Clint Hastings, who specializes in fathers’ rights in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Attorney Clint Hastings addresses the tricky issue of including signing bonuses in child support calculations. While one-time hefty bonuses are often treated differently by judges, regular bonuses may be factored into your gross income. If you believe certain bonuses shouldn’t count, it’s up to you and your lawyer to present a compelling case to the judge. Factors like reliability and predictability of bonuses play into the decision-making process. For specific advice on your situation, consider reaching out for a consultation with an attorney specializing in father’s rights. For more information, visit their website for valuable insights before making any decisions.

A recurring question I get is, does my overtime pay count in the child support calculation? The answer is if you get seldom overtime and let’s say it doesn’t add a lot to your gross income, then it’s not going to count. If it’s kind of, you know, maybe a little more than seldom, but not very much, it still may not count. If you get it often and it’s recurring on a regular basis, then that will count towards your gross child support income. Now there’s no hard and fast rule on this. It’s ultimately left to a judge to decide what they think is equitable and fair to count. And you, you know, you might imagine or think through it that, let’s say your wife or whoever the mother of your child, let’s say is, gets overtime all the time, well you would want that to count, right?

Child support does not automatically end at the age of 18. It’s 18 or if 18 until graduates high school or if remains enrolled in high school until the age of 20. Now there are some other extenuating exceptions where say special needs cases and such where child support can actually go even longer than that, but the general rule is until the child is 18 graduates high school or until 20 whichever is the latter.

This is part two of a series discussing what records—medical, school, or otherwise—you’re entitled to as a non-custodial parent. Specifically, this video answers the question: What can you do if you’re being wrongfully blocked from accessing your child’s records? Let’s say you call the doctor’s office or show up in person to request your child’s records, and they tell you that the child’s mother has instructed them not to give you access. Here’s what to do: Politely inform them of your rights under Oklahoma Statute 43 O.S. § 109.6, which grants both parents access to these records unless a court order says otherwise. If they’re unsure, bring a copy of the statute with you. In many cases, that’s enough to resolve the issue. If they still refuse to comply, it’s time to get an attorney involved. We’ll send a notice explaining the law and warning of legal action. If that doesn’t work, we can file a motion with the court to enforce your rights and obtain a court order requiring the provider or institution to release the records. Most of the time, these issues resolve with just a little legal pressure. But if the other parent is intentionally interfering, the court takes that seriously. A judge may consider it negatively in a custody modification or enforcement case. And if there’s already a custody order in place and she continues to block access, you may be able to pursue a contempt action—potentially resulting in penalties or attorney’s fees.

Today, let’s talk about what to do when your child doesn’t want to go to visitation with their mother. The first thing you need to figure out is why. Is there something going on between them? Are they upset about something? Or is it just that they’d rather stay home and play Xbox or hang out with a friend? You’ve got to dig into the reason—especially if it’s something like a conflict in schedules or a one-off issue. That may be easier to fix. If it’s more serious—like emotional distress or a falling out—you’ll need to consider some deeper solutions, like involving a reconciliation therapist. A therapist can help figure out what’s really going on and may spot signs of fear, anxiety, or discomfort in your child that need to be addressed.

In today’s video, a Tulsa attorney answers a listener’s question about protective orders and custody rights. He explains how a protective order can negatively impact custody decisions, shifting the burden of proof onto the affected parent. The attorney warns against assuming a protective order will simply go away, as it could be a precursor to divorce proceedings or a custody battle. He emphasizes the importance of challenging false allegations effectively in court to protect custody rights. For more insights on this topic, visit the attorney’s website and consider reaching out with any further questions.