In commemoration of Women’s History Month, I have asked the staff at Bedlam Law to share a story of a woman, or women, who inspire them. As women, we lead such busy lives. Our daily schedules are full of appointments, carpools, kids’ activities, cooking, cleaning, and much more, keeping us from taking the time we should to appreciate ourselves, or, to appreciatively uplift other women in our lives who inspire us. Read More
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Here at Bedlam Law, we believe in the power of spontaneous goodwill, and empowering and inspiring others is something we can all practice daily and is at the heart of this Law Firm. In celebration of #RandomActsofKindness day we'd like to suggest some simple things to do good every day. PAY IT BACKWARD Pay for the coffee of the person behind you in line. Start their day off with a smile. BE UPLIFTING Write Read More
Cyber Security And Divorce
Today is National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Considering that, here are some things to keep in mind. Hopefully, you will never need to know this, but just in case... Advancements in technology have changed the landscape of life for most people around the world, and the dynamics of marriage have certainly been altered due to the communication and information storage opportunities couples can use to share their Read More
Social Media and Divorce
We live in a world where most people are involved with some form of social media. People have a Twitter account and Facebook account or they are involved in numerous other forms of social media. During the divorce process these accounts can play a major role in your divorce case. I typically tell people.....do not post anything on social media that you would not want your grandmother to read. The point is, if Read More
How to Enforce a Court’s Orders
In the practice of family law the contempt citation is used to enforce the decree. If you were involved in a divorce or paternity case, at the end of your case the court entered a decree. In the decree there is a list of orders entered by the court. Those orders are to be followed by the parties. When a party fails to follow the courts order they are in contempt of the court’s order. The way that you can Read More
False Claims Create Problems
One of the most difficult things to deal with as attorneys who handle family law matters is when a child is abused by one or both parents. The children are innocent victims who at times receive the brunt of an adult’s anger and frustration. As an attorney, we are obligated to report child abuse if it is suspected. We encourage you to do the same. The DHS 24-hour hotline for reporting child abuse is 1-800-522-3511. Read More
Know the Facts Before Filing for Divorce in Oklahoma
If you or a family member is considering divorce in Oklahoma, the following list provides basic information. There are 10 things to know about filing for divorce in Oklahoma: Residency Requirements– In order to be able to file for divorce, one or both of the parties must reside in Oklahoma for six (6) months. Additionally, the parties must reside in the county where they are filing for thirty (30) days prior to Read More
More Parents Are Considering Joint Custody As An Option
Here at Bedlam Law we focus primarily on divorce, child custody and estate planning cases. In divorce and child custody cases I have seen a trend take place over the last several years. More parents are considering joint custody as an option. This article shares some basic information regarding joint custody. I should start by saying joint custody does not determine the visitation schedule in your case. A common Read More
Is Following Your Spouse A Crime?
My first job was in the Kay County District Attorney Office in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Part of my caseload was the prosecution of different types of crimes involving domestic violence. My best day as a prosecutor was when First Assistant District Attorney James Emig and I put Timothy Wayne Lambert in prison for 1,600 years for touching four little girls. I have always been a strong advocate against domestic violence and Read More
Holidays Can Be Hard For Blended Families
Although I truly believe people going through divorce should avoid the courtroom if it all possible, going to court is the favorite part of my job. With Christmas quickly approaching and divorced parents discussing holiday visitation, I wanted to share with you an experience I had a few years ago. The story I am sharing has been edited to protect the parties but I believe it still makes an important point. On Read More
