Parent Abandonment

Parent Abandonment

What’s Considered Parent Abandonment and What’s Not? Is it only abandonment if you leave your child on the doorstep somewhere with a note pinned to their collar? You might be surprised what else is technically considered parent abandonment. To be clear...
Can My Fiancé Adopt My Son?

Can My Fiancé Adopt My Son?

Are you wondering how your fiance can adopt your son? This question is quite common, usually from a young child’s mother. Sometimes it’s the father of a young child. Typically, the mother has been newly engaged, and the biological father is not in the...
Married Step Parent Rights

Married Step Parent Rights

What are your rights as a step parent? If you’re married with a stepchild that you love as your own, you’re probably wondering what legal rights you have over that child. In general, not many in the state of Oklahoma. I can tell you if the parent has...
Can My Boyfriend Adopt My Son?

Can My Boyfriend Adopt My Son?

Suppose you’re a single mom and you’ve been killing it in the parent department for quite a while now. You’ve been dating someone special for a while, and they have developed a wonderful bond with your son. And you’re wondering if your...