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...
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...
