The child has to be in an environment where there is an imminent threat of substantial and irreparable harm.
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Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq. 
You have to deal with your ex-spouse professionally. Show the court that you can take care of your child. Have your financials in order.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
A good piece of advice is to meet your ex in a public setting. Chances of an altercation will be low as there are witnesses around.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If the kid is about half of the time at one parent’s house and a half at the other’s, it will reduce the amount that one parent owes the other.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The secret is to pay child support as early as you possibly can. Always keep records of payments to make to your ex-spouse.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The five common things that delay cases include not providing proof of income, not complying with discovery, not paying child support, etc.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The court will order the parties to show up to the conference where they will learn why they need to work together.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Mediation in Tulsa is about 250 bucks an hour. It’s usually a two-hour minimum for most mediators. The cost is split between the parties.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
To answer the question, protective orders. Unfortunately, they are misused as a tool to gain custody or gain control of a joint residency.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
I was able to get the case dismissed. The court also made a finding that the petition was frivolously filed and that there was no victim.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The answer is generally no, except for specific circumstances, which would be necessaries, which you can be responsible for under Title 43.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If you wait and try the criminal case first, there are a couple of potential problems. First, it could mean your family case gets delayed.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The best deterrent for dealing with somebody who is a serial abuser of the judicial process is monetary damages.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Protective orders, in addition to being governed by state law, they’re also governed by federal law. Protective orders are public records.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
A good starting point is you’re going to have to show a great deal of self-control. You need to be careful how you interact with your kids
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Parental alienation occurs when one parent intentionally turns the children away and damages their relationship with the other parent.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Most of the time, with protective orders, the judge will give you a pass the first time out if you’re on defense to get counsel.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You’ll need a continuance if you need time to hire counsel. If it’s an initial court appearance, you tell the judge you would like time.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
As long as you’re doing it with some discretion and it’s not affecting your kids, in my experience, judges understand adults act like adults.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Family court is there for dealing with, in the case of child custody, figuring out what’s in the child’s best interest.
