Child custody and visitation are usually essential topics during divorce. They could also involve sensitive family issues, especially if the parents have conflicting opinions or beliefs concerning their child's upbringing after finalizing the divorce. These...
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When to consider litigation over mediation in divorce
These days, mediation is often favored in divorce since it is generally less adversarial, less expensive and in times faster than litigation. It is a process that allows both parties to work together with a neutral mediator to reach a mutually agreeable settlement...
Can domestic violence affect property division in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, courts divide marital property by considering several factors to come to a fair and equitable distribution. These considerations usually refer to financial aspects, such as each spouse’s contribution to the marriage and their earning capacity. Since most...
Alimony in Oklahoma: Determining spousal support after divorce
Alimony represents a financial obligation from one ex-spouse to the other post-divorce, designed to offset any significant disparities in earning capacity and maintain a standard of living similar to that enjoyed during the marriage. It is not about punishing anyone....
Understanding digital assets division in an Oklahoma divorce
High-asset divorces involve sophisticated assets beyond the marital home and savings accounts. In these cases, spouses usually have accumulated relatively unusual marital properties, such as digital assets. Digital assets can include a wide range of items, such as...
How does child custody and parenting time work during the holidays?
Navigating child custody and parenting time during the holidays can be a delicate undertaking. This is because the holiday dates don’t always fall on the same day of the week, potentially complicating the terms of the joint custody agreement. As a result, co-parents...
How to navigate the holidays when co-parenting with an ex
The holiday season should be a time for joy, celebration and togetherness. However, navigating through this festive period can be challenging for individuals who are co-parenting with an ex. If you could have it your way, you would ensure your kids have an idyllic,...
What if co-parents disagree about where to enroll a child in school?
Sharing custody after a separation or divorce is often even more challenging than parenting together while in a relationship. Adults have less reason to compromise when they no longer share a relationship with one another beyond their obligations to their children....
Do you suspect your spouse of hiding assets?
When a couple divorces in Oklahoma, the court will divide the marital assets fairly and equitably. In order to do so, all the couple’s property needs to be accounted for. Therefore, a fair and equitable division isn’t possible if one spouse hides assets. What are some...
What does it mean to commingle assets?
When you get married, both you and your spouse may have separate assets. These are things that you acquired before you got married, and you’re both bringing them to the marriage. Initially, these may be considered separate assets. But these can become marital assets...