Child Custody

Oklahoma Child Custody and Fathers' Rights Lawyer

• Do you have questions about your rights in making child custody arrangements?
• Do you know the difference between legal custody and physical custody?
• Do you risk losing your children in a child custody battle?
• Do you need legal help to prove that you are your child's father?

At the law office of Judith A. Ridgeway, Attorney at Law, in Norman, Oklahoma, I work with fathers and mothers who are seeking workable child custody arrangements that are in the best interests of their children. I am an advocate for fathers' rights and am dedicated to serving the needs of children.

You have the right to be a part of the lives of your children. Contact me today in Norman, Oklahoma, to find out more about how I can help you.

Providing compassionate legal assistance since 1975...

For more than 30 years, I have advised family law clients throughout Central Oklahoma on matters related to the types of and options for custody of children, including:

• Sole physical custody, which is an arrangement where the child lives primarily with one parent
• Joint physical custody, which is an arrangement where both parents share custody
• Physical custody, which is defined as where the child resides, either primarily with one parent or shared between both parents' houses
• Legal custody, includes decision-making rights for the child's schooling, medical care, activities, and general well-being, and can be either sole or joint
• Parenting plans and visitation arrangements
• Establishing paternity, as it relates to securing rights to child custody for fathers
• Protecting fathers' rights to custody and visitation

You and your ex-spouse have a valuable chance to personally create a workable child custody arrangement. You know your child, so an arrangement agreed to by both parents is often best. If you and your ex are unable to agree on a custody arrangement in mediation or negotiation, we will proceed with you to court to have a judge make the decision. While an impartial judge may not know you or your children, sometimes this is the only way to resolve a child custody dispute.

Many parents mistakenly think that a child's choice will determine who gets custody; however, the court will always make custody decisions based on the best interests of the child, which may not always be what the child wants. As a Central Oklahoma child custody lawyer, I understand that divorce is difficult for everyone, especially the children. I know how to help protect your children from stress during a divorce, and I can help ensure that your child's best interests are protected.

Contact me at Judith A. Ridgeway, Attorney at Law  in Norman, Oklahoma, to discuss your divorce or child custody issues today. Initial consultations are a flat fee of $50.00.

The Norman, Oklahoma, law office of Judith A. Ridgeway, Attorney at Law provides dedicated legal services to Central Oklahoma residents of Oklahoma and Cleveland counties, including Norman, Oklahoma City, El Reno, Midwest City, Moore, Purcell and Shawnee. For your convenience, morning and weekend appointments are available by request.

Judith A. Ridgeway, Attorney at Law

901 N. Peters Avenue Norman, OK 73069
Phone: 405.329.1454 405.627.2166
Fax: 405.329.3130 • E-Mail: Contact Us