Family law is the term for a wide variety of legal processes and it can be overwhelming to choose the right lawyer. Fortunately, our entire legal team at Self & Spurgeon Legal Group are highly-experienced in all areas of family law from divorce to adoption to juvenile law. If you need compassionate and knowledgeable expertise, we should be your first call! We offer consultations as well as offering full overview of all legal proceedings. Read our blog to learn more details about specific branches of family law. We also give advice about questions to ask your lawyers, what information you should provide, and proper courtroom etiquette.
Child Relocation Cases and Child Guardianship Divorce can complicate a lot, especially if you are trying to move out of your state. Relocation, especially if you are recently divorced, can be an issue. For example, if you are trying to move more than 75 miles away, you may have to hire a divorce law…Read More
Getting an Emergency Custody Order in Oklahoma City Children need protection constantly, however, sometimes the parent they are living with is unfit to handle their needs. States have in place laws that help protect children if their parent has demonstrated an inability to properly care for them. Th…Read More
The Different Genres of Custody When it comes to your child, it is understandable that your feelings as a parent can escalate any situation. In the case of divorces, separations, and general custody battles, children can amplify any situation. Mostly, the parents make these sort of situations worse,…Read More
Family Law: Broken Down Before you can know the reasons to hire a family law attorney, you must first learn what family law is. Family law, in its formal definition, is the practice of law concerning legal issues of family matters. Specifically, these family matters are related to child custody and …Read More
In part one of our series of back-to-school tips for divorced or separated parents, we reviewed some of the challenges related to realizing that your custody agreement might need to be modified, and dealing with communication and scheduling challenges. If you haven’t read that article, you might w…Read More
Under the best of circumstances, joint custody is difficult for parents and children. If terms aren’t amicable, one parent is resistant to court rulings, or if children are having a particularly hard time adjusting, it can be downright awful. Through it all though, it is important to maintain pers…Read More
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 t…Read More
You need an advocate. More importantly, your child needs an advocate. That is what your attorney should be. As important as your lawyer’s professional qualifications are their willingness to fight for you, their ability to understand your unique situation, and their experience with situations simi…Read More
While it is important to make sure you have all of the facts about your lawyer before hiring them, it is equally important for you to be honest with them about your situation. Family law cases are always fraught with emotions. Even though these are legal proceedings, real people, families, and child…Read More
