Oklahoma

Fathers rights in Oklahoma have been established by the laws of the start and related to three important areas: paternity, custody and child support.

Paternity: Your Oklahoma fathers rights include the right to request paternity testing when you believe a child might be yours. The court will order testing and if it establishes your paternity, you will have equal legal rights in issues related to the child including whether it should be placed for adoption or raised by one or both of you.

Custody: You have the right to seek custody of your minor children. The custody might be sole or joint physical custody or legal custody that protects your right to ongoing and consistent visitation. If you’re granted any type of custody, you have the right to be involved in decisions regarding your childrens lifestyle, education, religious training, medical care if needed and their involvement in activities such as music or sports.

Child Support: Your Oklahoma fathers rights include the option to seek child support payments from the mother. The court will order an evaluation of both parents finances and determine the amount. You have the right to seek a change in child support when circumstances change. Some Oklahoma fathers do receive child support payments when they have sole or physical custody.

These are your Oklahoma fathers rights. If you’ve got questions about them or need help securing them, contact a lawyer with a proven record of working for the rights of fathers in Oklahoma.