Each family law matter is unique. People get married for different reasons, and their family circumstances will necessitate different arrangements following a divorce. State laws related to marriage and divorce leave a lot of room for interpretation so that they can...
Family Law
Child custody outcomes in Oklahoma divorce
Statistics show that, in America, approximately 80% of custodial parents are mothers. This doesn't mean that the court favors them. In fact, over 90% of child custody cases are resolved outside court, where both parents have control of the outcome. So, if you are...
What is co-parenting?
Kids should remain your top focus when separating and divorcing. Absent an agreement on handling custody and visitation, the court steps in to make decisions with an eye on what is in the best interests of the children. Co-parenting is a method of raising children...
How should you prepare for divorce financially?
In addition to the emotional effects of divorce, most people also experience a financial upheaval. Division of assets, child support, and alimony can all have a significant impact on your financial status. And many couples find that these issues are often the most...
Divorce in the U.S.: Three important statistics
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic extended far beyond stay-at-home orders and attempts to work from home and school our children remotely while trying to avoid exposure to the coronavirus. The impact of the pandemic caused us to reevaluate our home lives. Were we...
Will my spouse receive half of all property in divorce?
When people in Oklahoma go through a divorce they must divide the life they shared throughout the marriage into two separate lives. Couples may have acquired many different properties, retirement accounts, investment accounts, bank accounts, vehicles and many other...
Divorce after a bankruptcy, it’s more common than you think
Bankruptcy can be a significant decision that can change how you live for the rest of your life. Just when you have finalized your bankruptcy and taken control over your finances once again, you may feel like there is more you can do to protect your best interests....
Common custody mistakes that divorcing parents make
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...
