How Child Custody Is Determined in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the standard a court uses to determine child custody is complex: What is in the best interests of the child? However, the court will look at a number of factors to determine custody, including, but not limited to:
- Moral, physical and emotional well-being of the child
- Child abuse, domestic violence or drug abuse
- Which parent is most likely to grant frequent visitation to the other parent
It is important to remember that, in Oklahoma, both parents start on equal ground. There is no presumption that the child would be better off with the mother or that sole custody is better than joint legal custody. Our child custody attorneys help you work for custody and visitation schedules that meet your and your child’s needs.