Child Custody Oklahoma City

Joint vs Shared Custody

If either parent or both parents request joint child custody in Oklahoma City, or shared custody, plans for the exercise of joint care, custody, and control of the child must be filed with the court.

The plan must include:

• Physical living arrangements for the child • Child support obligations • Medical and dental care for the child

• School placement • Visitation rights

The plan can be modified when the modifications are in the best interests of the child.

An Oklahoma City child joint custody order may be modified or changed whenever circumstances render the change proper and it is in the best interest of the child to do so.

Legal and physical custody are awarded

Child custody agreements involve both the legal and physical custody of the children involved in a divorce or separation.

The parent awarded legal custody has the right and responsibility of making the major decisions that will affect the child's life including health care, education, travel, child care, religion, and decisions which affect the welfare of the child.

The physical custody portion of a child custody agreement delineates with whom the child will live.

If you have questions about joint child custody or shared custody in Oklahoma City, contact Echols & Associates to speak to an attorney experienced in all aspects of child custody in Oklahoma City.