Going through a divorce in Oklahoma is a difficult process that carries some level of loss, especially for spouses with children or businesses together. However, if you were in a toxic marriage or divorce was inevitable for your case, finding a way to deal with the...
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Common questions about reporting child abuse
It might seem like there's little to no need to report child abuse if it happened a long time ago, especially if the child is grown up or has no possibility of seeing the offender in Oklahoma again. And oftentimes, reporting these incidents is painful and difficult...
The basics of child support modification
When a court enters an order for child support, it establishes the terms of support payments for the parties. These terms are not set in stone, however, and Oklahoma parents may seek a child support modification if the circumstances warrant it. Broadly speaking, a...
Can depression lead to divorce?
Depression is a serious mental illness that can lead to a number of negative consequences for Oklahoma residents, one of which is divorce. If you suspect that you or your spouse is suffering from depression, there are certain things you need to know. Signs of...
What do statistics reveal about Oklahoma divorce trends?
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...
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...