If you’re looking into adopting a child, you know there’s a lot to consider. In the state of Oklahoma, the entire adoption process can take up to five years, and it can be a confusing and highly stressful experience. Frequently, those who want to enrich their lives and the life of a child opt to utilize the services of an adoption attorney.…
Legally speaking, when we talk about the guardianship of a child, it’s important to first define what it isn’t. Guardianship is not adoption, which is when the biological parents of a child relinquish all parental rights and obligations, and the adopted parents become legal parents. Instead, guardianship is a legal relationship between a minor child and a guardian that grants certain rights…
Do you live in the state of Oklahoma? Looking to change your life, as well as the lives of others? Adoption can do that. Whether you are new to adoption or have adopted before, Self Legal Group can help. Adoption Statistics: Foster Care There are 397,122 children living in the United States in the foster care system. This means that…
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…
ARE YOU FACING AN EMERGENCY CUSTODY HEARING IN THE NEAR FUTURE? OR SHOULD YOU PLAN ONE? Self Legal Group, PLLC should be your legal representation and advocate for any issues in your life regarding family law, divorce, and child custody in Oklahoma. Life happens and we understand that. However, when circumstances arise that portend the imminent end of your marriage,…