Gatekeepers, Grandparents, Girlfriends and Boyfriends: Legal Issues in Family Dynamics - Chris Smith скачать в хорошем качестве

Gatekeepers, Grandparents, Girlfriends and Boyfriends: Legal Issues in Family Dynamics - Chris Smith

This presentation explores the legal challenges surrounding gatekeeping parents, grandparents’ rights, and the role of new partners in custody disputes. It examines when parental gatekeeping becomes restrictive, grandparents’ rights to visitation or custody, and how a parent’s significant other can impact legal decisions. We’ll discuss court considerations, legal remedies, and practical strategies for navigating these complex family dynamics while prioritizing the child’s best interests. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or new partner, this session will provide insights into your rights and responsibilities in family law cases. Chris Smith is a tireless advocate for parental equality and the rights of Fathers. He has a passion for advocating for parents who are being alienated and kept from their children and it shows by his willingness to take on difficult cases. As the founder of The Smith Firm, Chris provides legal services to clients in Oklahoma and across the Midwest in the areas of domestic litigation and family law issues, including high- conflict and hard to litigate custody cases. Chris's clients include individuals, business owners, and professionals who find themselves in a high stakes divorce or custody disputes. Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma Christian University in 2001. He then went on to attend The University of Oklahoma College of Law and earned a Juris Doctor in 2004. Over the course of his career, Mr. Smith has dedicated himself to advocating for his clients and their rights. He understands that personal and business issues can often be connected and he believes that the relationship between an attorney and his clients should be a partnership. For that reason, he strives to work with his clients to reach positive resolutions that meet their needs. Chris is the author of the Oklahoma Divorce Guidebook which is available at his firm's website, as well as Faithfully: Issues of Faith & Family Law in the 21st Century. Staying active in the legal community is a priority for Mr. Smith. He is a member of numerous associations, including the Family Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the Texas State Bar, the American Bar Association Family Law Section, and the Oklahoma County Bar Association. He has spoke at South-by- Southwest, pitched at the Clio Cloud Conference, and presented on various issues relating to law and technology. Mr. Smith has also provided commentary for television and print media on issues of legal policy that affect workers in the legal field. Chris Smith may be reached at chris@thesmithfirm.net, or follow him on Instagram and Facebook at @attychrissmith or visit www.thesmithfirm.net