Most misdemeanors in Oklahoma do not restrict your rights to your children, do not restrict your rights to possess a firearm.
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Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq. 
Family law courts try to resolve matters in the interests of children who need access to both parents. Sometimes things go wrong. The worst thing a family law court can do to you is to restrict your visitational rights and deny you custody. While the courts can revoke parental rights in some circumstances, family law courts are not empowered to reach those decisions.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You have to turn over your paycheck stubs. You have to turn over your last year’s taxes. You have to turn over your bank statements.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You have a right to access the child’s school record, calendar, and any records from any extracurriculars the child participates in.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
My advice to you is to be the adult in the room. If she’s violating the court order, that doesn’t mean you get to violate it.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
The key is to use good judgment and common sense. If you have children in the house, lock it up. Use good judgment.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You don’t want that threat hanging over your head that you could be imprisoned for not paying. So seriously, take care of that.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If you have injuries, get pictures of your injuries. If you have a camera on your house, get that video if there is surveillance footage.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Oklahoma family court is where the final decision on who gets custody is made. The Judge determines this based on various factors.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Expect the unexpected. Be willing to accept that new information may arise. See these as opportunities to eliminate problems.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Don’t sit on your rights, guys. Because if you do, she can make that status quo argument that can bite you in the ass, and you may lose.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Spend your money on having the court preserve your relationship with your children, not over-fighting over nickels.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
One of the things to be aware of is that you don’t want to bring unnecessary third parties into a custody exchange situation.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If she denies visitation, litigate it like yesterday. Don’t sit on your rights because you could end up paying for it later.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
If your ex contacts you while she has a protective order against you, she can do that, and it’s not a crime.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
You will need to file a Paternity action in the District Court of the county where your child resides.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Cooperating with these investigations is a good idea because your non-cooperation will always be held against you in a deprived court.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Sometimes social workers are very nice. Sometimes they can be more adversarial. It depends on the circumstance.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Do I have to let them in my house? And the answer to that is probably not unless they have a warrant or a court order.
Brian L. Jackson, Esq.
Oklahoma child support is meant to divide the costs associated with raising a child or children between the parents.
