Gay Parental Rights in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma courts have ruled that a same-sex parent, who was not the parent who actually had the child but did assist in raising the child, did not actually have any standing or rights to see the child.  Oklahoma states that in order to have a legally protected interest for parentage, meaning to be able to have custody or visitation with the child, a person must be the mother of the child, the man whose paternity of the child is to be adjudicated, or a representative authorized by law.  Without a parenting plan or arrangement, the same-sex parent who was not the biological parent is not allowed any parenting time, visitation, or any custody.  If you are in need of a parenting plan or arrangement, contact our office at 816-524-4949.