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Sep 28

Rivas adds new element to Tulsa Family Law Firm

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The Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder continues to grow, and newly-hired attorney Lorena Rivas figures to have a big hand in the firm’s expansion. As the firm’s newest attorney, Lorena brings a unique and dynamic skill set to Fry & Elder. In addition to practicing Oklahoma family law, Lorena’s practice will focus on immigration law in Oklahoma.

“I got into family law because of my background in immigration law,” Rivas said. “If you’re practicing immigration law, you’re going to be dealing a lot with family law.”

As the proud daughter of two Mexican nationals, Lorena has a personal connection with immigration law, which she fully embraces.

“I’m a Mexican-American,” Rivas said. “Immigration law is something that is constantly hitting my life, whether it be family members, friends or my clients. In law school, I initially thought I wouldn’t go into immigration law, but I started thinking about it more, and felt like I could make a bigger impact in that area.”

Lorena began making an immediate impact during law school at the University of Tulsa. She successfully prevented a Haitian national from being returned to Haiti, in terrible conditions due to an earthquake and hurricane, and she helped a mother and her two children remain in the United States after being victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Mexico.

A member of both the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Hispanic National Bar Association, Lorena had been in private practice the past three years before joining Fry & Elder. She said the Tulsa family law firm was appealing to her for multiple reasons.

“The thing that really captured my attention was how skilled they were in litigation,” Rivas said. “I’m glad to be part of a team that’s doing good stuff. Hopefully, I will be able to help the firm reach out to a diverse population that maybe hasn’t had a lot of exposure to a real strong litigation firm.”

With Lorena now on board, Fry & Elder now has seven highly skilled and diverse attorneys.

Experience the Fry & Elder Difference

The legacy of excellence at Fry & Elder has roots that date all the way back to 1932 when C. Lawrence Elder helped set the wheels in motion for Fry & Elder to become an established and recognized Tulsa family law firm. Over the years, Fry & Elder has garnered numerous accolades and honors.

The firm was named to the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Additionally, Robert  G “Hap” Fry Jr. further validated himself as  one of the premier Tulsa Divorce Lawyers when he was honored as Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa 2016 by Best Lawyers®.  Fellow Fry & Elder attorneys M. Shane Henry, T. Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy have each received SuperLawyers® Rising Stars™ accolades. Contact Fry & Elder today to set up a personal consultation with a skilled and experienced attorney from an elite Tulsa family law firm.

 

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Sep 23

Tulsa Divorce Lawyers Offer Post-Divorce Advice

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Oklahoma Family Lawyers, sitting from left to right, James R. Elder, Aaron D. Bundy, M. Shane Henry, Luke Barteaux and Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr.

When is it a good time to introduce my new partner or significant other to my children? If you have gone through a divorce and pondered this question, rest assured that you are not alone. In fact, it might be one of the more common questions the Tulsa divorce lawyers at Fry & Elder get asked.

While it may take a shorter amount of time for some, and a longer amount of time for others, most everyone who has  been through a divorce is optimistic that they will again find a significant other. Consider that to be healthy and refreshing. But, the fact of the matter is, no matter how excited you are to have a rekindled your romantic side, you must be considerate of others – specifically your children.

The Tulsa family law firm of Fry & Elder encourages and recommends you to factor in the following items when you start considering the notion of introducing your new romantic interest to your children.

Has enough time gone by?

First and foremost, children need to time to adjust to their parents’ divorce. Just how much time varies from child to child and often depends on other factors like their age, but a safe bet is that they will need at least a year or two to get over their emotions, anger and sadness. Their adjustment to your divorce could become more difficult if you introduce them to someone you are dating too quickly or at the wrong time.

How will your children view your new romantic interest?

Chances are, they might not view her or him in the same light you do. That’s not to say they won’t develop a solid and respectful relationship with your new love, but they might initially view him or her as a rival and not have positive feelings about this person.

What else should you take into consideration?

One of the biggest things would be to provide constant and continued reassurance that in no way has your love for them diminished or wavered in any capacity. You need to convey and tell them that they are an even bigger part of your life now than ever before, and that you have plenty of love to go around. You also would be wise to tell them that you encourage their feedback and ideas about when and how they should meet your new partner for the first time.

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For over 40 years, Fry & Elder has been one of the most dynamic and forward thinking Tulsa Family Law firms. U.S News & World Report named the firm to its exclusive list of Best Law Firms for 2015. Acclaimed Tulsa divorce lawyer Robert G “Hap” Fry was honored as Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa 2016 by Best Lawyers®. Fellow Tulsa divorce lawyers M. Shane Henery, Aaron D. Bundy and T. Luke Barteaux have each garnered SuperLawyers® Rising Stars™ accolades. If you are in need of assistance with or have any questions about Tulsa family law, contact the Tulsa divorce lawyers of Fry & Elder today.

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