13 Apr

Considerations for Co-Parenting Teens

No child wants their parents to divorce, but staying together only for the children when a relationship is toxic may not be the best thing for anyone. Sometimes, divorce can make a home environment much more healthy for children than living in a situation where two feuding parents are unable to co-exist with each other under the same roof. When divorce is imminent, and there are children involved, determining the best co-parenting situation is going to be a priority. If [...]

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05 Apr

All About Property Division During Divorce in Oklahoma

Divorce can be incredibly complicated, and this is especially true for marriages that have lasted for an exceptionally long period of time. Untangling things and figuring out who gets what can not only be complex, but it can also be emotionally challenging. Property division is one of many aspects of divorce that has to be addressed, and how smoothly things go can depend on a wide variety of factors. If you are divorcing in Oklahoma, then having an experienced Oklahoma [...]

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23 Mar

Best Recommendations for Fathers Going Through Divorce

If you are a man going through a divorce in Oklahoma and you also have children, it is likely that as a loving father, you want the most time you can with a child custody order. However, everything you do matters when it comes to determining child custody, and even if you are acting in a way that you think is helpful for your family as a whole and for co-parenting, you could actually be undermining your case for [...]

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16 Mar

5 Tips for Getting Joint Custody of Children in a Divorce

Five Tips for Obtaining Joint Custody in a Divorce

If you are divorcing your spouse and you have children, there is a good chance that both you and your spouse would like to have custody. After all, you love your children, and you have gotten used to living with them daily. Missing them for any amount of time can feel heart-wrenching. The problem is that usually, a couple will move into different residences and live apart after a divorce. This makes it not only hard but impossible to [...]

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09 Mar

Special Considerations for Child Custody Rules for Military Families

Military families have special challenges that other families who are not serving do not have to experience. One is having to periodically live apart for various amounts of time. Service members often have to spend time away from their families if they are on active orders. When two parents decide to divorce, and one of the parents is in the military, the rules that apply to child custody in Oklahoma are tweaked to account for the unique circumstances that [...]

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01 Mar

Beware of Using Social Media When Going Through Divorce

Beware of Using Social Media During a Divorce

In 2021, the Pew Research Center reported that 69% of adults in the United States used Facebook, 40% used Instagram, and 28% used LinkedIn. These days there is no shortage of social media platforms to engage with others. While doing so may only be a part of your normal daily routine, when you are divorcing, it is better to take a break from social media or at least take caution when using it. Putting too much out there in [...]

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23 Feb

Do You Have to Pay Child Support if You Do Not Have Custody of Your Child in Oklahoma

Do You Still Pay Child Support if You Don’t Have Custody in Oklahoma?

When a couple decides to part ways and children are involved, the separation becomes a lot more complicated. Oklahoma family law shows that the courts always consider what is in a child’s best interests when working out issues related to custody and financial support. If a judge orders one parent to pay child support they are required to make these payments. While it can be possible to make adjustments to court-ordered child support, there is no option to just [...]

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16 Feb

What Happens If I Am Falsely Accused of Child Abuse By My Ex?

Domestic violence and abuse of children is something that the state of Oklahoma takes very seriously and for good reason. It is critical that, above all, children should be protected from harm. If it can be shown that a parent or caregiver is abusing a child, they will be held accountable for their actions. One thing that may result under Oklahoma child protective laws is that the parent who is suspected of abuse could lose all rights to their [...]

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08 Feb

Why You Should Not Compare Your Divorce to Someone Else

Why You Should Not Compare Your Divorce to Others

When going through a divorce, you may not know what to expect or how things will ultimately turn out, so it is only natural to look to others that have gone through a similar life situation to get a better idea of what is to come. However, this is not usually the best approach for figuring out how things will unravel and what a final resolution will be for your specific situation. This is because everyone’s situation is unique, [...]

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02 Feb

Avoid These Mistakes When You Are Separated from Your Spouse

You and your spouse may have decided to separate for a time for different reasons. Potentially, you want to see what living apart would feel like to see if divorce is right for your situation. Maybe you know you want a divorce, and you cannot continue to live with your spouse while you wait for the marriage to be officially terminated. Regardless of the reason, like many issues related to legal cases, what you do during an active case [...]

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