Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma

Child Custody Modification

My step-daughter currently lives with her mother who has sole physical custody, however, she and my husband have joint legal custody. My step-daughter who is 15 wants to live with her father and myself, but her mother tells her she will not let her move. What do we need to do to get a modification and can we keep it out of the courts? Also the original order was in creek county but the child lives in Pott. County, where do the motions need to be filed? There is no reasons morally, financially or legally why she should not live with us. Will the courts deny her request because she is miserable there.


Asked on 7/04/07, 11:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Child Custody Modification

Hire a lawyer to file for the modification. If the mom is opposed to the move, then it will have to be decided by the judge. The lawyer will file the case in Creek County. If the child has lived in Potter County for at least 6 months, and the mother properly moves for a transfer, then the case will likely be transferred to Potter County.

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Answered on 7/05/07, 7:34 am


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