Tulsa Divorce Information
Does a Pension Constitute a Jointly Held Asset Subject to Equitable Distribution in Oklahoma?
Many couples choose to divorce thinking property is primarily defined as their belongings, cars, and the family house. However, the retirement pension earned during marriage is also a source of property that is subject to division — especially in Oklahoma. In this state, a pension must be split using equitable division, as long as the […] Read more »What Last Name Will My Child Be Given If My Child’s Other Parent and I Were Never Married?
It is understandably difficult to be faced with the decision in Oklahoma either changing your child’s last name or choose a last name for your child when you and your spouse do not share the same last name. Perhaps the father of the child wants his son to have his last name to keep the […] Read more »New Court Approved for Domestic Violence Cases in Oklahoma
Domestic violence cases are becoming a serious issue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which is why the Tulsa County District Court received a $300,000 annual planning grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, for a planning grant in order to construct a domestic violence court. Today, the court is part of the […] Read more »Is Forced Resignation Considered a Change in Circumstances for Child Support?
Many Americans have been faced with the situation of being asked to resign or they will be fired, but knowing if and how your forced resignation affects your child support or would require a child support modification in Oklahoma is extremely important before making that decision. This situation is common during a time when the […] Read more »Do I Have to Pay Support for My Adult Child’s Rehabilitation Due to Drugs or Alcohol?
Under Oklahoma law, adult child support continues for adult children who are mentally or physically disabled. The reason for this statute comes from the belief that the care of a disabled child should be covered by both parents as long as the disability continues. Requiring one parent to take on the financial responsibility of a […] Read more »