Family Law

Sometimes, married couples want to go their separate ways without legally severing the marriage. Unlike many other states, Oklahoma allows couples to petition for a legal separation rather than a divorce. It can be advantageous for those who are not ready for divorce...

Serving your spouse with the divorce petition is one of the first steps to take when ending your marriage. Your spouse needs to respond to the petition, which helps the legal process get started. As a general rule, they are going to have 20 days to respond in...

If you’re already a homeowner and you’re going through a divorce, you may be interested in keeping the house. You don’t want to go through the process of buying another home, especially with the real estate market being as competitive as it is right now. Maybe the...

Many couples start their marriage with the hope of building a lasting partnership. However, this commitment might not guarantee that a marriage will endure over time. In some cases, partners gradually grow apart to the point that their fundamental incompatibilities...

Parents should think carefully about how they bring up the divorce conversation with their children. Divorce can have a major impact on kids, and the way that you tell them definitely plays a role. There are some steps that you can take to make this go smoothly and...

A lot of people alive today don’t remember a time when there wasn’t an option of getting a “no-fault” divorce. However, in recent years, it’s been under attack by lawmakers and others – particularly in the South and other conservative-leaning states like Oklahoma –...

Going through a divorce can result in numerous feelings. You may feel sad, guilty, angry, confused and frustrated, among other emotions. And while experiencing these emotions, you will be required to make critical decisions that can affect the rest of your life. Thus,...

Communication is necessary between spouses going through a divorce. Regardless of the type of divorce you choose, chances are you will need to share information with your soon-to-be ex-spouse.  Unfortunately, communicating with them can lead to misunderstandings. But...

While dividing material assets like real estate and appliances is straightforward, things get trickier with intellectual property (IP). This usually includes creative works, inventions and business ideas. The question is, how exactly are intangible creations divided?...

When planning a wedding, many couples hesitate to discuss prenuptial agreements, often due to the misconception that signing it equates to anticipating a divorce. However, not having this crucial conversation could mean missing out on a key opportunity to protect both...