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  • What Do I Do If the Other Parent Accuses Me of Child Abuse in OK?

    If you are accused of child physical abuse or sexual abuse in Oklahoma, the first step is to read this article. Then, start interviewing child custody attorneys as soon as possible. Handling a case like this quickly and aggressively allows your child custody attorney to effectively defend you and accomplish a successful win on your […]

  • What Can I Do If I Am the Non-Custodial Parent and I Disagree with My Child’s Schooling?

    Although this topic was not very popular 10, 20 or 30 years ago, more and more family law attorneys are experiencing a differing of opinion when it comes to children’s schooling between ex-spouses.  It is important to begin by defining a few terms that will help you understand how this article applies to you. Sole […]

  • What are the Consequences of Not Paying Child Support in Oklahoma?

    After a divorce or child custody order, one parent is deemed the custodial parent, and the other the non-custodial parent. The non-custodial parent must pay child support to the other parent if ordered to do so.  Not paying child support obligations can have a huge impact on your life and severe consequences. If your spouse […]

  • How Do I Prove the Other Parent’s Income Increase in an Oklahoma Child Support Modification?

    Rarely does an individual stay in the same station in life financially…especially over a significant amount of time. Promotions, new job offers and bonuses are common. When this happens child support should be reevaluated to make sure the child benefits from this increase through a child support modification.  If you are reading this article, you […]

  • Do I Have to Move Out If I File for Divorce in Tulsa?

    Choosing whether to move out of the family home can be a difficult decision. Moving out can have a significant impact on child custody and access to assets. Understanding the benefits and consequences of making the decision to move out is important before making that first step.  There is one instance in which one spouse […]

  • How Can My Spouse and I Avoid Going to Court When Filing for Divorce in Tulsa?

    Many couples do not realize that appearing in court and attending hearings is not necessary to obtain a divorce in Oklahoma. When a couple is amicable or has agreed to be cooperative in the divorce process, court can be avoided altogether.  Couples that do choose to work together have the opportunity of taking part in […]

  • Is Alimony I am Already Paying for a Previous Marriage Considered in Determining Alimony in my Current Tulsa Divorce?

    In Oklahoma, alimony (also known as spousal support) is calculated and assigned based on many different factors. Judges have wide discretion when assigning alimony. Judges use their discretion to weigh various factors in deciding what is fair and equitable. However, before discussing how alimony is calculated and if alimony from a prior marriage is considered in […]

  • The Nitty Gritty of Equitable Distribution in Oklahoma Divorce

    Oklahoma is one of forty states that is an equitable distribution state, which means that asset distribution after a divorce is accomplished fairly. Most people believe that assets and debts are divided 50-50 in a divorce, however in equitable distribution states, assets are divided based on the concept of fairness.  The division process is quite […]

  • What are the Requirements for Same Sex Marriage in Oklahoma?

    Many couples don’t consider what the requirements are to obtain a marriage license. Aside from being physically present at one of the 73 offices authorizing marriage licenses, there are five requirements to obtain a marriage license and be legally married in the state of Oklahoma. Just like heterosexual marriages, same sex marriage is legally recognized […]

  • How Does an Oklahoma Court Determine the Custodial Parent?

    Courts determine who will be the custodial parent in Oklahoma based on what is in the best interests of the child, including a parent’s stability, past and likely future conduct, ability to care for a child and, for older children, the child’s stated interests.

  • What Evidence Do I Need to File a Protective Order in Oklahoma?

    A protective order in Oklahoma is a document that is issued by a civil court that instructs another person that is abusing, stalking, or harassing you to cease their actions or face punishment by the court.  There are two types of protective orders: temporary protective orders and permanent protective orders. A temporary protective order is […]

  • How Do Oklahoma Courts Assign Debt in a Contested Divorce?

    Debts and liabilities are some of the most common items that must be divided and assigned to each spouse during a divorce. In Oklahoma, courts use the concept of “equitable division” to divide both assets and debts. This is how courts assign debt in divorce. The most important step the court takes first is to […]

  • How Does an Oklahoma Court Divide Property During a Contested Divorce?

    If you have begun the divorce process, you are probably concerned as to how your assets and your personal property will be divided. This is especially a concern in a contested divorce when spouses cannot agree on what items will be assigned to whom, or how to divide assets that spouses consider personal items. Oklahoma is […]

  • Who Gets the Family Home in a Tulsa Divorce?

    There are many factors Oklahoma courts consider in weighing how to award the family house in a divorce. The home is often the largest asset most families have and often the most sentimental. It is not an easy decision for many judges to split up the family home if the spouses cannot agree. However it […]

  • What Should I Ask a Tulsa Family Law Attorney During the Consultation?

    Beginning the divorce process is not easy. Most individuals have never experienced the family law system before, and navigating the court process can be overwhelming. Hiring a family law attorney helps prepare you for the process, helps protect your rights, and provides information and education on the process.  The Importance of the Attorney-Client Relationship Choosing […]

  • What Should I Bring to the First Meeting with My Tulsa Family Law Attorney?

    Once you have decided to hire your family law attorney and scheduled the first meeting, you will want to prepare to use your time efficiently. Choosing to divorce is a difficult step and the process can be lengthy. However, the more prepared you are, the less time your attorney spends trying to get documents and […]

  • My Child’s Custodial Parent Moved Without Telling Me, What Can I Do?

    If your child’s custodial parent moved away from Tulsa, Oklahoma without your consent, you have legal rights. A divorce court in Oklahoma maintains jurisdiction over matters of child custody and support until the child or children is 18. That means that long after the divorce is finalized, there are still matters that can be taken up […]

  • Should I Meet With My Spouse to Talk About Our Tulsa County Divorce?

    A Tulsa County divorce is one of the most difficult situations that partnered adults living in Oklahoma face. It is a time of great upheaval as we look for new living situations, make decisions about our children and their care and needs, and make other decisions that will have long-lasting implications on our financial futures. Emotions […]

  • How Can I Reduce Tension in a High-Conflict Tulsa Custody Dispute?

    Children suffer in a high-conflict Tulsa custody dispute. When spouses going through a divorce in Oklahoma argue excessively, or use their children as pawns to manipulate the other spouse, children suffer. Their anxiety levels skyrocket, they act out if older, exhibit regressive behaviors such as bed-wetting if younger, have trouble sleeping, develop somatic symptoms such […]

  • Do I Have to Keep Paying Tulsa Child Support if My Ex Spouse Remarries?

    When we bring children into the world, we owe them not only love and affection, but also financial support. Tulsa, Oklahoma takes this obligation seriously. When you and your spouse separate and divorce, the courts try to protect your children as much as possible from the fallout involved in that process. This applies even if […]

  • Must I Pay Oklahoma Child Support for My Spouse’s Child From a Previous Marriage?

    When we marry a person with a child from a previous marriage, we take on the normal obligations that one has to those with whom we live. Though we all have moral obligations to those we live with and even to those people around us, there is a big difference in Tulsa, Oklahoma between having […]

  • How Do Oklahoma Courts Determine Which Parent Gets Children on Holidays?

    Oklahoma courts encourage divorcing spouses to work together to resolve all issues in their Tulsa divorce, including all matters of child custody and visitation. Usually, if parents can work together amicably, the parties are happier with the resultant visitation agreement hammered out between them. Parents often have differing values and ideas regarding what holidays are […]

  • What Documentation Do I Need During a Tulsa Child Custody Dispute?

    A Tulsa child custody dispute is one of the most contentious areas between divorcing spouses in Oklahoma. Emotions run high during any Tulsa divorce, but when we feel that our children’s well being may be jeopardized by our ex-spouse, our emotions can run between anxiety and outright fear, especially if substances are being abused by […]

  • Is Child Support Mandatory in Oklahoma Joint Custody?

    Oklahoma joint custody and mandatory child support payments are not necessary one and the same under Tulsa family law. In determining the amount of support that a parent owes a child in Oklahoma, custody by itself is not a determining factor. Instead, Tulsa uses child support guidelines. (Okla. Stat. tit. 43, § 118) Oklahoma Joint […]

  • Can I Get an Oklahoma Child Support Modification if the Other Parent Got a Better Job?

    In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a divorce court will continue to maintain jurisdiction over a divorce with children involved long past the date that the divorce decree is granted. The court can issue an Oklahoma child support modification, or other orders such as a change in custody, if the circumstances warrant it. In Tulsa, a court can […]

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