When a couple is going through a divorce and they have kids, it is inevitable and unavoidable that the question of custody must be decided. It is not uncommon for a divorce to draw out because there are issues over the two most sensitive subjects, which are money and child custody. It can be very hard for a parent to have to come to the realization that their time with their child could be reduced. As a result, the [...]
When your marital relationship is not working out and divorce is the best option, moving forward will be dictated by the laws that exist in your state. In Oklahoma, if you have certain grounds or legitimate reasons for ending a marriage, you will be permitted to do so. Of the viable motives to end a marriage, domestic violence is certainly one of them. If you have been victimized by domestic abuse, your request to dissolve your marriage is feasible. Oklahoma [...]
Tensions can become high and emotional when money is involved in any matter. For a divorcing couple, there are many things that could be a point of contention with financial disputes often at the core of disagreement and strife. There are several cases where a couple is in the position to divorce mainly because of personal finances that created an issue in the marriage. If you are preparing to work through a divorce from your spouse, there is no avoiding [...]
If a marriage is not working out and the parties in that union decide to reassess their relationship, either a divorce or legal separation may follow. However, there is often confusion about these two terms and what they actually mean. For an Oklahoma divorce, there are residency requirements. One must live in the state for at least six months and reside in a county where they are going to file for divorce for a minimum of 30 days. Legal [...]
It is the responsibility of both parents, regardless of their standing with each other, to take care of their children, and this includes their financial care. When a separation of parents takes place, child support will be necessary. How much each parent must contribute financially will vary based on a number of factors as Oklahoma has specific guidelines dictating how child support is calculated. If you have a question about child custody and support in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City family [...]
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is never easy. It can be shocking and devastating when you are surprised with the news that someone you care for deeply has lost their life. This situation can become even more emotional and painful when the loss of life was something that did not have to happen and could have been avoided. Such is the situation for many wrongful death cases. It is natural in a wrongful death situation to feel angry and want [...]
When a romantic relationship or a marriage falls apart and children are involved, the stakes are high with respect to doing the right thing that is in the children’s best interest. And while each parent may want to have the most time with their children and be awarded primary or even sole custody, the courts are going to look at the entirety of the demise of a relationship and take many factors into account for determining what happens to [...]
Filing a civil suit like a personal injury lawsuit for financial recompense in the state of Oklahoma is your right in most situations. Due to the state’s fault system, only those individuals who are less than 51% responsible for causing their personal injury event are going to be able to file a claim for compensation. If an individual is 51% or more accountable, then they lose their right under state law to recover a financial award for losses. For those [...]
If you are going through a divorce with your spouse, one of the most common points of contention is property division. The way that the courts will look at property division in a divorce varies by state. People typically think that what they have will just be split down the line with each party walking away with an equal distribution of what was accumulated over the life of the marriage. But this is not always the case. In fact, [...]
There is often the misconception that only the wealthy can afford legal counsel to help them fight legal disputes. In criminal situations, when a person cannot afford to hire an attorney they will be assigned one by the state to handle their case that they do not have to pay for. In personal injury cases, many lawyers work on contingency. This means that they will not collect compensation unless they win your case and get you the settlement you [...]
