If you are considering a divorce, then it’s important to learn how the process will work. One thing you might not have considered is that it might be advisable to liquidate certain assets as part of the process. You and your spouse will likely have worked hard to buy...
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Family Law
What happens to the house in a divorce?
Dividing assets during a divorce can be one of the most complicated parts of the process, especially when it comes down to the family home. Whether it's sold, kept by one party or even shared, the decision can significantly impact both parties futures. The fate of the...
Is your marriage heading toward divorce?
Your wedding day was filled with excitement, happiness and love. When you exchanged vows, you meant every word. Now that you’ve been married for years, you sense that something has changed. You find yourself wondering if your marriage is headed toward divorce. There...
Tips for focusing on your child’s best interests
Parents who aren’t in a relationship any longer may have to make decisions about their children together. This can be a challenging undertaking because each parent may have their own ideas about what should happen. It’s critical that both parents find ways to focus...
What options do you have for the marital home in divorce?
Going through a divorce means that you have to divide all the marital assets that you amassed during the marriage. One of the assets that has to be divided is the home. Determining what happens with this asset often means that you have to think logically, despite the...
Getting divorced? It’s time to log off social media
Divorce is an emotionally charged process. As a result, it can be tempting to turn to social media to vent, seek support and/or share updates while a divorce unfolds. However, if you’re going through a divorce, know that your social media activity can significantly...
When can you request child support modification?
Raising a child in Oklahoma is expensive. As parents, we are obligated to financially support our children until adulthood. The purpose of child support is to ensure both parents are contributing to their child's expenses, even if they're divorced. The court looks at...
What can I do If my co-parent violates a custody order?
Child custody orders are legally binding documents in Oklahoma. They are issued by courts so that both parents adhere to the structured arrangement for the care and custody of their children. However, it is not uncommon for one parent to violate the agreement’s terms,...
Why do later marriages lead to a lower divorce rate?
Studies often find that young marriages have a higher divorce rate. For example, researchers have determined that the odds of divorce drop by 11% for each year after someone turns 18. This trend continues until age 32 when divorce rates are at their lowest. After...
Understanding asset commingling in marriage
When you get married, it is not just your lives that intertwine—your finances often do, too. One aspect of marital finances that usually raises questions is asset commingling. Understanding it and its potential implications for married couples is essential. What is...