Generally speaking, Oklahoma law allows both parents to have relationships with their children after a divorce. In some cases, you may even be entitled to physical or legal custody rights to a son or daughter. However, this will largely depend on your behavior before,...
What is alimony and how is it determined?
If you recently divorced your spouse, the amount of alimony you need to pay may be a serious worry for you. In the state of Oklahoma, many lifestyle and income factors go into this calculation. Types According to FindLaw, there are two kinds of alimony....
The time may come to fire an attorney
Divorce proceedings might be stressful and take an emotional toll on both spouses. Anyone entering into divorce proceedings in the Oklahoma family courts expects an attorney to represent his/her competently. Disagreements and other issues may arise that create...
Should you push to keep your full 401(k)
As you prepare for your upcoming divorce proceedings in Oklahoma City, you should be aware of any potential surprises that may await you. One that many in your same position reports as having not anticipated is having to divide up their 401(k) with their ex-spouses....
Protecting yourself in a gray divorce
Love can fade over time. After decades of marital happiness, you and your spouse may agree it is time to part ways through a "gray divorce." You grew apart over the years. No one is at fault. Even if the breakup is amicable, figuring out how to divide your marital...
How does splitting the burden of parenting help everyone in the family?
Oklahoma parents have a lot to decide when dealing with matters of divorce. You have to handle your own affairs and assets. On top of that, you must also figure out matters of child support, custody and more. Determining child custody situations is one of the most...
What happens if you try to hide assets?
Divorcing Oklahoma couples cannot guess how your divorce will go. Some divorces are bumpier than others. When a divorce does not go well, you may feel more inclined to act on impulse. Unfortunately, acting out in such a way does not end well. Today we will look at...
Will my divorce be expensive?
Particularly if you are heading into a divorce with considerable assets in tow, the end cost of the procedure is of concern. It is possible for divorces to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending. However, there are ways to ensure that the process is quicker...
TV host locked in custody dispute with ex-wife
Many people in Oklahoma City may mistakenly believe that the conclusion of their divorce proceedings also marks the end of their ongoing associations with their ex-spouses. In reality, it may simply mark a new phase in their relationship (one that will likely require...
What to expect in an adoption home assessment
Oklahoma couples who wish to adopt a child must undergo a home assessment as part of the adoption process. The Child Welfare Information Gateway explains that this assessment evaluates whether the prospective adoptive parents have the commitment, background and...
