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LONG DISTANCE PARENTING

5/24/2019

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​Ideas for facilitating contact when a parent is long-distance

Sometimes it is unavoidable to have a residence in another state or a residence that is many miles away from your child(ren)'s primary residence. Here are some things you can do to stay as connected as possible:
  • If your children are in school, find out about school events and extracurricular activities directly from the source - especially if you have difficulty getting that information from the other parent. If you know the times of activities and practices, etc., you will be better able to determine the time for your phone calls.
  • If you can, set up a specific day/time to call. Use video communication instead of just telephone calls.
  • Keep a journal to document your calls and important things you want to remember to tell your child(ren), or things that you learn about them.
  • Send photos, letters and/or cards.
  • Don't wait for the other parent to let you know about things, be proactive. Sign up for any parent portals or school e-mail lists, and make sure you receive grade reports.
Oklahoma Law allows both parents to have school and medical information about your child(ren) unless there is a protective order. Even though you may reside far away, you can still be present and receive important information about your child(ren).
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help with co-parenting

5/15/2019

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​Do you have difficulty communicating with and exchanging information with your ex?  Do you wish there was a way to have written messages checked for negative content before sending?  There is a program called "Our Family Wizard" you might want to learn more about.  There are messaging and calendaring features for children's activities and parenting schedules.  Having this information available in one location could help reduce misunderstandings.  You can give your attorney access to monitor the communication. They have a military discount and also an application process for people with financial hardship.    A "tone meter" alerts the sender to language that could be perceived as improper or upsetting to the recipient, so there is an opportunity for he sender to change it.  Sometimes a written message comes across in a way that was not intended, so the "tone meter" might help with that issue.  
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your divorce or paternity case is a public record!

4/29/2019

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I want to be sure you are aware your Divorce or Child Custody case appears online in Oklahoma.  The Oklahoma Supreme Court Network (www.oscn.net) maintains a website with public information about all Divorce and Paternity cases filed in Oklahoma. Many counties scan pleadings and orders, so anyone with internet and a device can read most of the documents filed in your case.  Children should not be reading the documents from your case file, so if your child is computer savvy and curious this could be an issue. Some courts are reluctant to seal cases; however, there is a legal procedure to seal your court documents from public online view.  ​In contrast, Guardianships and Adoptions are automatically sealed and are not public record.  
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cOpARENTING cLASS REQUIRED IN oKLAHOMA

4/22/2019

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Oklahoma law now requires all parents of minor children to attend a Co-Parenting class before a Divorce is granted. Parents should attend the class either before a temporary order is entered, or within forty-five days after a temporary order is entered by the judge in their case, and their certificate must be filed with the court. The class shall focus on the impact of divorce upon children, and the parties can attend separately or together. The full text of the law is found at 43 O.S. 107.2: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=71819
The program must also include education about domestic violence and ways to reduce parental conflict. Oklahoma county requires that this class be attended in person rather than online. All courts are permitted to set their own compliance requirements. This law is mandatory for all divorcing parents, and may also be required in the court's discretion for parents with Paternity cases. Waivers may be granted only in special circumstances with good cause established to the court. A course that complies with this requirement is Co-Parenting for Resilience, offered by the OSU Extension Office. Learn more about their program at this link:https://humansciences.okstate.edu/fcs/coparenting/ 
#coparenting #divorce #domesticviolence #familylaw #paternity
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visitation exchanges on turner turnpike

4/22/2019

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Just received this update from the Family Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association: If you are meeting on the Turner Turnpike between OKC and Tulsa for your child(ren)'s visitation exchanges, you will be affected by this and need to find an alternate exchange location: https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/big-changes-coming-to-service-areas-on-turnpike-between-tulsa/article_0d303e79-927e-5a03-b4eb-5ae1d1fd9801.html?fbclid=IwAR19MsXUUyKUq1QTJcVj7XSrP3tSs172ybjH6GxEhkoNKNb1B0jLWdYV4yE
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  • Home
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    • Family Law >
      • Divorce
      • Common Law Marriage in Oklahoma
      • Separation
      • Annulment
      • Child Custody
      • Paternity
      • Child Support
      • Visitation
      • Motion to Enforce Visitation
      • Relocation
      • Grandparent's Rights
      • Guardianship
      • Step-Parent Adoption
      • Mediation
    • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE >
      • Victim Protective Orders
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