Business Details
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Edmond, OK
Hester, Schem, Hester, & Deason is dedicated to addressing complex legal challenges with a focus on family law matters. Our team of experienced attorneys combines courtroom expertise with a commitment to personalized client service, prioritizing negotiation and mediation while maintaining readiness for litigation when necessary. With decades of collective experience serving Oklahomans, we provide strategic guidance on divorce, child custody, domestic violence injunctions, and other family law issues.Our practice emphasizes transparency in fee structures, access to tax experts for financial planning, and a client-centered approach that balances legal rigor with compassionate support. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while advocating for equitable outcomes in both routine and high-conflict cases.
Services
Divorce
Child Support
Custody and Visitation
Prenuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Paternity Determinations
Child Abduction
Guardianship
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in Oklahoma family law cases.
- Our attorneys maintain active courtroom presence with specialized family law expertise.
- We provide access to tax professionals for financial implications of legal decisions.
- We prioritize transparent fee discussions and ethical billing practices.
- Our team includes former judges and published appellate practitioners in family law.
Services
Divorce
Our firm handles complex divorce cases involving property division, alimony, and parental responsibility. We provide strategic representation for contested divorces while promoting amicable resolutions where possible. Our attorneys work with tax experts to address financial implications of marital dissolution.
Child Support
We assist clients in establishing or modifying child support agreements through court proceedings or negotiated settlements. Our team ensures compliance with Oklahoma child support guidelines while addressing unique family circumstances and financial needs.
Custody and Visitation
Our attorneys represent clients in custody disputes and visitation rights modifications. We focus on creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights through mediation or litigation.
Domestic Violence Injunctions
We provide urgent legal assistance for domestic violence victims seeking protective orders. Our team handles emergency injunctions and related legal proceedings with sensitivity to client safety and trauma.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our firm drafts and reviews prenuptial agreements to establish financial parameters for potential future divorces. We ensure agreements comply with Oklahoma law while addressing asset protection and spousal support provisions.
People
Jon L. Hester
Attorney
Trial lawyer specializing in family law with judicial experience on Oklahoma County's family law bench and adjunct professor teaching legal courses.
Charles O. Schem
Attorney
Experienced family law trial attorney with multiple published appellate opinions and numerous professional accolades in domestic relations law.
Michael T. Beason
Attorney
25-year legal veteran practicing family law and criminal defense across Oklahoma and Texas, licensed in multiple federal courts including the Tenth Circuit.
Alyssa Amundsen
Attorney
Oklahoma native with academic leadership background, holding political science degree and juris doctorate from University of Oklahoma.
Zo Kent
Attorney
Recent associate returning to Oklahoma after education in Chicago and Boston, focusing on family law practice areas.
Questions
How are legal fees determined in family law cases?
Attorneys charge hourly rates based on experience. Costs depend on case complexity, cooperation from opposing parties, and required court involvement.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring tax returns for three years, six months of bank statements, income/expense lists, and complete asset/liability inventories.
Can my spouse be required to pay my legal fees?
Oklahoma courts may order fee payment based on equity considerations, typically requiring each party to pay their own fees unless exceptions apply.
Is a contract required for legal services?
Yes, a contract becomes necessary when engaging representation for litigation, following Oklahoma Bar Association ethical guidelines.
