Grandparents Rights in Oklahoma
Hey Grandparents! Act Fast if DHS Comes Knocking
The first thing and most important thing is to seek legal counsel. Most people do not, most people handle DHS on their own. And I can tell you from experience in many, many of my cases, that most will regret that decision, at the end of the day. Read more »Are Grandparents Given Preference in Foster Cases?
Now, yes, the answer is yes, grandparents are given preference in foster placements. It's for a couple of reasons. Read more »Are Grandparents Given Preference in Receiving Guardianship?
The number one preference for custody in the placement of a child is with the parents. Number two on that list is grandparents. Read more »What to Do When DHS Investigates You as the Foster Parent
DHS investigations, whatever the contexts are stressful and scary, but when you are the foster parent, they are particularly frightening. Read more »What Makes the Perfect Grandparent Rights Case?
Every case has different strengths and weaknesses, and an attorney's job is to emphasize the strengths and to explain away the weaknesses in a case. Read more »What Should a Grandparent Do When DHS Investigates?
Everyone is nervous when DHS is concerned. Absolutely go in there with help. Somebody that can give you some guidance. Read more »Help! My Child Is Being Investigated by Child Welfare. What Do I Do?
Now, when DHS is involved in investigating a parent, number one, the first thing to do is not to panic in that situation. Read more »