11 Dec

Common Signs of Bad Co-Parenting

After a divorce, children often wonder if the separation was their fault. Depending on their age, some children can become guilty while others feel distant. There may be hope with family counseling, but healthy co-parenting can also repair damaged family relationships after a divorce. There are various ways healthy co-parenting can be used to benefit the child, but bad co-parenting can worsen the situation. Talk to an Oklahoma Divorce Attorney if you have questions related to your divorce like [...]

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04 Dec

Seeking Divorce After Domestic Violence

No one should have to deal with domestic violence on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. This is why one of the grounds for divorce is a history of domestic violence or abuse to a member of the family. Domestic violence not only impacts divorce cases, but can also affect child custody, child support, and visitation rights. Knowing what your rights are in circumstances of domestic violence can help you protect yourself and your children from future abuse. Talk [...]

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27 Nov

The Reason Co-Parenting is Important After Divorce

Everyone has the idea that divorce is not always easy for children. Divorce is not easy on anyone involved, but children can be particularly sensitive to the outcomes of parental separation. This depends on how old the child is, but parents tend to make up a good portion of their child’s world. Parents are the ones who decide which school to take them to, what movies to watch, and what discipline to use. Having a healthy co-parenting relationship can [...]

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20 Nov

How Mental Illness Might Affect Child Custody Rights

Mental illness can impact anyone, often at unexpected times. Many people are able to recover from a mental illness with treatment, but unfortunately, not everyone is able to return to full independence. When child custody is decided by the court during a divorce case, one of the factors that are considered is the mental health of each parent. This is done in the best interests of the child to make sure the child grows up in a stable and [...]

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13 Nov

How Substance Abuse Can Affect Divorce

An addiction to drugs or alcohol can place great strain on the family. Even one parent who is addicted to a substance can displace their addictions struggles on other family members like their children or spouse. Built-up tensions from these different types of conflicts can lead to domestic violence or abuse. This can push many spouses to contemplate divorce. If you are considering divorce because of substance abuse in your spouse, try talking to an Oklahoma Divorce Lawyer to [...]

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06 Nov

Seeking Continuance for Divorce Cases

During the tedious divorce process of keeping up with legal documents and filing other documents to court by certain dates, many people with hectic schedules may find themselves falling behind. An emergency can come up that can prevent someone from meeting certain deadlines or from appearing on a certain date for the divorce trial. There are several other factors like these that can warrant a request for a continuance, but obtaining a continuance takes certain steps by itself. Talk [...]

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23 Oct

When Visitation Rights Can Be Revoked

By this point, you have probably heard about visitation rights after a divorce if you have children. You already know that visitation rights mean you will only be able to see your child for a certain amount of time each week or a few times a month depending on the court order. What you may not know if when visitation rights can be revoked by the court. In certain cases, visitation rights can be restored, but this depends on [...]

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16 Oct

Can I Have My Marriage Annulled in Oklahoma?

Many people may find themselves in a marriage they did not intend to be in. A marriage that is found to meet the standards of annulment in Oklahoma was technically never a marriage in the first place. This is often good news for people who did not want to enter the marriage and were dreading the lengthy and tedious divorce process. The only thing you have to do is present evidence for why your supposed marriage is invalid. An [...]

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09 Oct

Can I get Spousal Support in Oklahoma?

Obtaining spousal support can be a tricky process depending on your income, marriage history, and other factors. You can receive spousal support in Oklahoma, but a fair amount of spousal support in Oklahoma tends to be temporary. However, certain circumstances can warrant long-term spousal support, like instances where you are unable to fully support yourself because you have an illness or disability. Talking to an Oklahoma Divorce Attorney can help you figure out your eligibility. Factors Involved with Spousal Support When [...]

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02 Oct

5 Things You Need to Ask Every Attorney Before Agreeing to Work with Them

Regardless of whether you are seeking legal help for a divorce or car accident, there are five questions you should always ask every lawyer before officially hiring them. The reason you should do this is to make sure you do not hire someone who has little to no experience with your specific problem. Some lawyers may not have the same experience with divorce cases as they have with personal injury claims. Asking these questions could save you time and [...]

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