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…
There are many issues you will face when dealing with visitation and custody after a divorce. Some of these issues may develop into reasons to seek a change to your court order and some will resolve themselves as life circumstances change and people mature. When physical custody is not split 50/50, as it often is these days, you may face…
In our last blog, we discussed ways to make the holidays go more smoothly for you when you are dealing with an ex-spouse. If you haven’t yet read it, you can here. We are going to continue in the holiday vein, but this week we’ll look at what you can do to help your children through the holiday season. We…
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…
When a dissolution of your marriage is inevitable, you may struggle to come to grips with what the future holds for you. You will naturally seek meaning and security. Women and Children’s Law Center in Oklahoma City offers you answers in this uncertain time, and we will do all we can do to make sure that you and your children…
Whether you have engaged the services of a divorce attorney or not, there are certain guidelines that you should follow to ensure that you are well-positioned for the day your divorce comes in front of a judge. Living through the end of a relationship and coming out the other side with your sanity and your self-esteem intact is one of…
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…
Self Legal Group handles more than just divorces. We handle business law, estate planning, and criminal law, as well as other matters of family law. Family law includes issues surrounding the well-being of children, including guardianships and adoptions. Because of Oklahoma’s history of having been the designated territory of Native Americans before it was opened up to white settlers, Oklahoma…
Getting a divorce is never an easy decision, and for many people, it is a traumatic experience, the consequences of which color the rest of their lives. Self Legal Group practices family law, including divorce law, and it is our goal to make this transitional period in your life as painless as possible. We know too, that for many people,…
The process of divorce is one of the most stressful situations you’re likely to encounter. Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, and there are couples out there who are able to see eye-to-eye enough to handle the legal aspects alone. However, by hiring someone experienced in family law, there are a few benefits that can be enjoyed. A skilled…