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The 12 Grounds for Divorce in Oklahoma

The 12 Grounds for Divorce in Oklahoma

Grounds for divorce represents a legal reason for obtaining an official divorce. States vary on the grounds for divorce they require and without meeting the requirements, you may not be granted a divorce. Oklahoma recognizes 12 different grounds that would qualify. Knowing these can help you figure out whether you and your spouse have a legal justification for seeking a divorce. To find out more about what options you have, be sure to talk to an Oklahoma Family Lawyer.  12 [...]

How is Child Support Calculated in Oklahoma?

How is Child Support Calculated in Oklahoma?

Calculating child support in Oklahoma is done by the family court system and involves several complex factors. Factors like you and your spouse’s income will be looked at along with interfering factors like disabilities and what type of child custody is awarded. Some parents worry about whether they will be able to afford child support or what they will do if they lose their job. Child support can be modified in certain cases when circumstances change significantly. Talk to an Oklahoma [...]

What is a Temporary Injunction During a Divorce?

What is a Temporary Injunction During a Divorce?

Divorces tend to involve a lot of legal decisions, some of which may involve temporary injunctions and restraining orders until the family court makes final decisions. In some cases, these temporary restrictions may become permanent by the end of the divorce trial through court orders. However, working with the right lawyer may be able to help you avoid permanent restrictions. Talk to an Oklahoma Family Lawyer to find out more information regarding your legal options.  Temporary Injunction Restrictions Temporary injunctions are [...]

What Can I Do If I Am Denied Visitation Rights or Custody?

What Can I Do If I Am Denied Visitation Rights or Custody?

After a divorce, visitation rights and partial custody for a parent who does not have full custody mean a lot to that parent. When a parent is denied the visitation rights or custody they were promised by the court, the natural response is to be angry or upset. This can happen when one ex-spouse refuses to cooperate with the orders issued by the court. However, you do not have to let this happen. Talk to an experienced Oklahoma Divorce Lawyer [...]

When You May be Exempt from a Parent Education Program

When You May be Exempt from a Parent Education Program

Many legal decisions and court orders are made during the divorce process. One of these legal decisions involves figuring out whether you and your spouse should participate in a parent education program. This choice is often in favor of a parent education program for almost any kind of divorce case, but there are certain circumstances that will exempt you and your spouse from such a program. If you have questions about this or about divorce in general, be sure to talk [...]

Can a Grandparent Lose Visitation Rights?

Can a Grandparent Lose Visitation Rights?

Parents are not the only ones who can lose visitation rights after circumstances like divorce or domestic violence. Grandparents can also lose visitation rights, but often for far less than abuse. Both parents of the child have the right to revoke a grandparent’s visitation rights simply because they do not want their child around the grandparent. This can put a lot of strain on the family. Try talking to an Oklahoma Family Lawyer to see what your legal options [...]

How Disabilities Can Affect a Divorce Case

How Disabilities Can Affect a Divorce Case

Disabilities in children or parents can often affect the outcome of a divorce case because additional factors will have to be considered. For children with disabilities, the best interests of the child standard will need to be upheld when deciding which parent is fit for child custody. When it comes to a parent with a disability, the court will have to figure out whether that parent can properly care for the child. In these types of cases, a parent [...]

Seeking an Order of Protection During a Divorce

Seeking an Order of Protection During a Divorce

Domestic violence is one of the many common reasons married couples seek divorce. For the person afflicted, continued verbal or physical domestic violence can be psychologically draining, especially during preparation for a divorce trial. This is when seeking an order of protection until the divorce is finalized can help. Talk to an Oklahoma Divorce Lawyer to see what your options are in this type of situation. A lawyer may also be able to protect your children from any kind [...]

Will Child Support Change If I Become Disabled?

Will Child Support Change If I Become Disabled?

An unexpected disability can lead to a lot of major life changes depending on the severity. Some people can lose their job or be forced to work fewer hours to accommodate their newfound limitations. Disability benefits can offer some financial compensation when a person’s disability affects wages. However, disability benefits can only stretch so far when you are also responsible for paying child support each month. Talk to an Oklahoma Family Lawyer to see if you can make adjustments [...]