THE TYPES OF ADOPTION AND WHY YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY Adoption can be a special time for your family; it is when you can usher in a new family member and make a difference in a child’s life. However sweet, the adoption can also be heavily complicated, ranging in types of adoption and legal processes. If you and your partner…
In our society, much of our time is spent on social media. We use our time liking, poking, commenting, and friending — but what if those small clicks lead to something more? It is not a far stretch to assume that someone you spend large quantities of your day talking to is someone you are attracted to. The following are…
In part one of our series of back-to-school tips for divorced or separated parents, we reviewed some of the challenges related to realizing that your custody agreement might need to be modified, and dealing with communication and scheduling challenges. If you haven’t read that article, you might want to start there. Back to school really is a tough time for…
Under the best of circumstances, joint custody is difficult for parents and children. If terms aren’t amicable, one parent is resistant to court rulings, or if children are having a particularly hard time adjusting, it can be downright awful. Through it all though, it is important to maintain perspective about what’s most important — your children. You and your former…
No one really wants to talk about any of this. It means you have to confront your own mortality and think about life without your loved ones. You love your family so much that it is painful to dwell on death. But, it is because you love our family so much, that it is so important that you take the…
The holidays can be a time of anxiety when it comes to working out visitation with your ex-spouse. Feelings can become magnified by old hurts and the fear of potential drama, and these factors can make co-parenting difficult. We know that you want to get through the next few weeks peacefully and that your children come through it with only…
The Women and Children’s Law Center of Oklahoma City practices family law that includes estate planning, and every estate planning package should include an advanced medical directive and/or a Medical Power of Attorney. The importance of these documents can be overlooked in our busy, day-to-day lives, but they should be drawn up. To find out why you should include this…
It’s true that just about anyone can start a family on their own. However, there are certain aspects and procedures affecting the family that need to be handled within the legal system. This refers to family law, but what does it cover, and how do you know when you need a family law attorney? Generally speaking, family law covers legal matters…
Estate planning in Oklahoma can feel overwhelming, especially when there can be so much misinformation floating around out there. Here at Self Legal Group, PLLC, we offer comprehensive estate planning to ensure that your wishes are respected while ensuring that your family’s financial security is not at risk. Today we’ll talk about a few common estate planning myths. “I’M TOO…
Are you being taken advantage of? If you feel that you are in a difficult situation at home, at work, or with a family member, it can be difficult to know if you need legal counsel if you have never sought it out before. At Self Legal Group, PLLC, we want to remind you that it is free to receive…