Category Archives: Child Custody

Oklahoma School-Year Custody Schedule Changes for Co-Parents

Oklahoma School-Year Custody Schedule Changes for Co-Parents

School-year parenting schedules can become harder to follow when classes, activities, transportation, work hours, or a child’s needs change. In Oklahoma, a one-time schedule swap is different from a lasting change to a custody or visitation order. You should be clear about whether an agreement is temporary or intended to continue. If you are parenting […]

Back-to-School Custody Changes in Oklahoma: What Parents Should Review Before Classes Begin

Back-to-School Custody Schedule Changes in Oklahoma: What Parents Should Review Before Classes Begin

Back-to-school custody schedule changes may be needed when school start times, transportation, homework, activities, child care, or a parent’s work hours no longer fit your current order. Before classes begin, review the signed custody order and identify any conflict that is likely to repeat during the school year. A summer routine, text-message agreement, or informal […]

Summer Visitation Disputes in Oklahoma Custody Cases: Common Questions for Parents

Summer Visitation Disputes in Oklahoma Custody Cases: Common Questions for Parents

Summer visitation disputes in Oklahoma often start when a custody order is unclear, a parent wants extended travel, or a child resists the scheduled exchange. Murray Law Firm helps Stillwater parents understand how Oklahoma custody orders, parenting time, and court expectations may apply during school breaks. In most cases, the written order controls unless both […]

Vacation Plans and Divorce in Stillwater, Oklahoma: How Summer Travel Impacts Custody Orders

Vacation Plans and Divorce in Stillwater, Oklahoma: How Summer Travel Impacts Custody Orders

Summer travel often creates legal and practical challenges for parents who share custody in Oklahoma. Custody orders are binding court documents that control when and how each parent spends time with their child, and vacation plans must fit within those rules unless both parents agree otherwise. The Murray Law Firm regularly assists parents in Stillwater […]

Child Custody Disputes Over Summer Vacations: What Oklahoma Parents Need to Know

Child Custody Disputes Over Summer Vacations: What Oklahoma Parents Need to Know

Summer vacation can create custody problems when the court order is unclear, one parent wants to travel, or the regular school-year schedule no longer fits. In Stillwater and Payne County, the safest starting point is the written custody order, parenting plan, or visitation schedule. Oklahoma courts focus on the best interests of the child, so […]

End-of-School Custody Disputes in Oklahoma: Handling Summer Parenting Schedule Conflicts

End-of-School Custody Disputes in Oklahoma: Handling Summer Parenting Schedule Conflicts

 As the school year comes to a close, families in Stillwater and across Oklahoma often face disputes regarding summer parenting schedules. Murray Law Firm frequently assists parents navigating these challenging transitions, helping them understand their legal rights, comply with custody orders, and protect the child’s best interests. Summer custody conflicts can arise from disagreements over […]

Divorce Before Summer Break: How Oklahoma Parents Can Plan Parenting Time Now

Divorce Before Summer Break: How Oklahoma Parents Can Plan Parenting Time Now

Divorce proceedings can be overwhelming, especially when summer break is approaching and children’s schedules must be carefully maintained. At Murray Law Firm, we understand the complexities of planning parenting time around vacations, camps, and family events. Summer is a critical time for children to maintain consistency in their routines, yet parents often face disagreements about […]

Can Spring Sports and Summer Activity Costs Change Child Support in Oklahoma?

Can Spring Sports and Summer Activity Costs Change Child Support in Oklahoma?

Murray Law Firm understands that families often face questions about child support when new expenses arise. In Oklahoma, child support calculations focus primarily on parental income, the number of children, and their basic needs. Courts use statutory guidelines to determine a fair monthly amount that ensures the child’s living, medical, and educational needs are met. […]

How Child Custody Orders Can Be Modified After the Holidays in Oklahoma

How Child Custody Orders Can Be Modified After the Holidays in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, modifying a child custody order is not a straightforward process. It involves several legal steps and requires a substantial reason to request a change. Many parents find themselves revisiting their child custody arrangements after the holidays for various reasons, including new family dynamics, relocations, or changes in the child’s needs. Understanding how and […]

Thanksgiving Visitation Disputes in Oklahoma: How to Enforce the Holiday Schedule

Thanksgiving Visitation Disputes in Oklahoma: Enforcing the Holiday Schedule Without Blowing It Up

The holiday season is a time for family, togetherness, and traditions, but for divorced or separated parents, it can also bring about tension and disputes over visitation. Thanksgiving, in particular, is a holiday many families cherish for its opportunity to reunite, share a meal, and create lasting memories. But when parents are separated, disagreements over […]