Ensuring Legal Notice: Safeguarding Children’s Best Interests
Hello, I’m OKC child custody attorney Dillan Savage of Wirth Law Office, and I practice primarily in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area.
Today, we’re covering the importance of providing proper legal notice to individuals who are entitled to it when filing any case involving minor children and decision-making authority over them.
Who Needs to Be Notified?
This includes matters such as divorces, custody modifications, paternity actions, adoptions, and guardianships—essentially, any legal proceeding that affects the rights or responsibilities related to a child.
Notice must be given to any person who has a legal interest or established rights concerning the child. This can include:
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- Current legal guardians
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- Biological or adoptive parents whose rights have not been terminated
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- Grandparents with court-ordered visitation or custody
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- Any other party who has been granted time with or legal authority over the child
The Consequences of Improper Notice
These individuals have the right to be notified and the opportunity to be involved in the proceedings. Failing to give proper notice can delay your case or even lead to its dismissal.
In short: If you’re asking the court for rights over a child, everyone else with a legal stake must be informed.
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If you found this video helpful or believe it could help someone else, please go to theoklahomacityattorney.com. I’m Oklahoma City family attorney Dillan Savage. To discuss your custody matters further, call us at 405-888-5400 for a low-cost consultation. Thank you for watching.
