Do Mothers have an Advantage over Fathers in Custody Battles in Oklahoma?
Are Fathers at a Disadvantage in Oklahoma Custody Battles? Unfortunately, it depends on the family law judge your custody case or divorce is assigned in your county court. Oklahoma law dictates that child custody should be decided based upon the best interest of the child, which presumes both fathers and…
What is the Process for Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma
WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN UNCONSTESTED DIVORCE IN OKLAHOMA? Divorce can be a very stressful process and many of our clients are unable to reach an agreement with their spouse on one or many important issues in an Oklahoma divorce case. However, some of our clients are more fortunate and…
How Long Will it Take to get a Divorce in Oklahoma City?
One of the first questions potential divorce clients and new divorce clients ask us in our office is “how long will it take to get divorced?” The answer unfortunately is it depends on the parties. The more complex your marriage, the longer your divorce will take to complete. Divorce cases…
REVIEW OF THE SENTENCING PROCESS IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASES
Federal Sentencing Guidelines are a tool used in every federal sentencing hearing in Federal Courthouses across the County. Free Resources from OKC Federal Criminal Lawyers: Our team of Your Fierce Advocates® at Cannon & Associates is led by Army Veteran founder, John Cannon. We are privileged to be Oklahoma federal criminal defense…
What to do after a VPO is filed against me in Oklahoma
WHAT TO DO AFTER A VPO IS FILED AGAINST YOU? A VPO is a Victim Protective Order, which is designed to do what it says, protect victims. However, unfortunately, it is also a tool that is often abused in child custody cases and toxic relationships. The most important step to…
Getting Domestic Violence Charged Dismissed in Oklahoma
When emotions are high with the ones we love the most, sometimes family violence occurs. Although you can never turn back time and undo a hurtful word or act, it is important to take proactive steps to address and correct issues of domestic violence after they occur. Free Resources from…
What Can You do if you Lose the Temporary Order Hearing in Your Divorce?
There are many important steps in the process of getting a divorce in Oklahoma. Few are more important that the temporary order hearing. You have the right to appear before the family law judge over your case, early on in the Oklahoma divorce process, and seek ground rules for all…
What does it Cost to Get Divorced in Oklahoma?
Divorce costs as much as the parties make it cost, period. I’ve had this very important conversation with hundreds of individuals facing divorce and unfortunately the answer to the million dollar question, “how will my divorce cost me?” depends on unknown variables. Divorce is a highly emotional process and does…