Not all divorces occur between young couples. As people reassess their lives and what is important to them, they may find that what their future holds is something that does not include their current spouse, regardless of how long they have been married. If you have been with your spouse for a significant amount of time and as you enter into your golden years, you believe that it is best to end your marriage, you may be looking into [...]
When a couple splits up and they have children, they will have to deal with the issue of child custody and support. In Oklahoma, the law states that how these situations work out is always with the best interests of the children in mind. As such, it is a consideration for the child’s welfare, and not the parent’s preference that will be critical in determining such arrangements. When you are the parent that is deemed to have to pay child [...]
Child custody issues are not often cut-and-dry, especially when parents want equal time with their children or are fighting over who gets the most time with the kids. It can take a bit of back and forth while working out custody arrangements in a divorce. Unfortunately, there are situations where it is essential that children be removed from certain environments to keep them safe. In these situations, an emergency custody order may apply. If you sincerely believe that your child [...]
For married couples who have decided to part ways, the subsequent financial impacts that a divorce can have are one of the most common concerns. Potentially, if you are a spouse who relied on your former partner for financial support, you could be quite scared about your future and how you will manage after your marriage is officially over. When you also have children to care for, however, this can make your situation even more uncertain. You may not [...]
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 [...]
