Child Endangerment Legal Concerns

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In Oklahoma, taking children across state lines without consent, especially for non-essential reasons, may raise child endangerment concerns. An Amber Alert requires a confirmed abduction and imminent danger. Since your wife took your children, including a 9-year-old, to meet an online acquaintance, it could be serious. Contact local law enforcement to discuss the situation and see if it qualifies for an Amber Alert or other actions. Hair drug tests detect use up to 90 days, while blood tests detect recent use. You cannot compel a drug test without a court order. If DHS hasnt contacted you, verify with them directly. Abandonment typically requires a year of absence. Consider consulting a lawyer for legal guidance.

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In Oklahoma, it's important that any action taken by DHS is accompanied by official documentation or communication. If you haven't received any such documents, it might be helpful to contact DHS directly to verify the situation.
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In Oklahoma, DHS (Department of Human Services) handles child abuse investigations and may require a parent to leave temporarily if there's an immediate danger. This usually involves a court order or formal notice. Since you haven't received any official documents, it's advisable to contact DHS directly to verify the situation. If you need further assistance, consider reaching out to local lawyers.
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How long do I have to be gone from home until wife can claim that I have abandoned the family or marital assets
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In Oklahoma, abandonment of family or marital assets generally requires a prolonged absence without justification. Typically, a period of one year or more might be considered as abandonment, but it can vary based on circumstances.
Has your wife mentioned anything specific about claiming abandonment or marital assets?
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It's good to hear that your wife hasn't mentioned anything specific about claiming abandonment or marital assets yet. In Oklahoma, abandonment typically involves a prolonged and unjustified absence.
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How long does it require to be considered long term?
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In Oklahoma, "long term" is generally considered a period of one year or more of unjustified absence when it comes to abandonment cases. The exact duration can vary based on specific circumstances.
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Since DHS has not contacted me at all in * weeks is it safe to assume my wife lied and go back home?
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It's difficult to say definitively without more information. However, if DHS has not contacted you or provided any official documentation, it might be worth checking directly with DHS to confirm any ongoing investigations.
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In Oklahoma, DHS should provide official documentation if there is an investigation or requirement for you to leave your home.

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS)


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK *
Website: www.okdhs.org

You can contact them to verify the situation directly. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Wife told her family that she kicked me out because I had been drugging and abusing her, which is beyond just a flat out lie. Can I ask for her to have a drug test to prove my innocence?
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You cannot directly compel your wife to take a drug test without a court order. However, you can request the court for a drug test if there are valid reasons to believe it is necessary for your defense. Consulting a lawyer might be beneficial in this situation.
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In Oklahoma, you may request the court to mandate a drug test for your wife if it is relevant to your defense. It's advisable to consult a lawyer for legal guidance on this matter. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
How far back will a drug test go? Would a sample of her long hair be better than blood?
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In Oklahoma:
- Hair drug tests can detect drug use for up to 90 days.
- Blood tests typically detect recent drug use within a few days to a week.
Hair samples usually provide a longer detection window compared to blood samples.
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It seems like you have a complex situation involving family and legal matters. Since you have declined to connect with local lawyers, here's some information to proceed:
- Hair drug tests can detect drug use up to 90 days.
- Blood tests detect recent drug use within a few days to a week.
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I came home from work to discover my family gone. My wife took our kids 14hours away thru * states so my 16yr old daughter could meet a boy she liked on Instagram. Would this qualify for an amber alert, or child endangerment?
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This situation could potentially be considered child endangerment, depending on the specifics. To issue an Amber Alert, the following criteria generally need to be met:
- A confirmed abduction.
- The child is under 18 years old.
- Law enforcement believes the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death.
- There is enough descriptive information about the child, captor, or captor’s vehicle to issue an alert.
Given that your daughter is * and was taken across state lines, it could be a serious concern. You may want to contact local law enforcement to discuss the specifics and see if this qualifies for an Amber Alert or other immediate actions.
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She also took our 9 year old daughter with her on this trip to see an online crush
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