Child Custody After Prison

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In Oklahoma, courts prioritize the childs best interest. For a sex offender, they may be granted supervised visitation, and custody might be restricted, especially if the offense involved minors. The court considers the offenders rehabilitation progress. Theres no legal obligation for you to communicate directly with the father, but you may need to coordinate if theres a court order for visitation or custody. Always prioritize your safety and your childs. Consult with a family law attorney for further guidance.

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I need to know if my baby daddy will be able to have custody of my child when he gets out of prison as a sex offender
Hello **** ****, the custody laws may vary depending on your location. Can you please let me know which state you're in?
Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, courts prioritize the child's best interest. For a sex offender:
- They may be granted supervised visitation.
- Custody might be restricted, especially if the offense involved minors.
- The court considers the offender's rehabilitation progress.
Please consult a family law attorney for personalized advice.
Am I obligated to talk to the father?
In Oklahoma, there's no legal obligation for you to communicate directly with the father. However, if there's a court order for visitation or custody, you may need to coordinate. Always prioritize your safety and your child's. Consult with a family law attorney for further guidance.