Studies suggest less than one-third of married couples going through divorces continue living together during the process. The majority of these couples live apart while divorcing. Taking this approach might seem sensible. However, a divorce lawyer in Oklahoma City will typically advise you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse against doing this. See why moving out is […]
The divorce process can be lengthy and arduous, especially if your spouse refuses to cooperate. If your spouse has delayed the divorce process a few times already, you may wonder: “How many times can a divorce be postponed?” Oklahoma has no strict rule for the number of acceptable delays in a divorce. The length of […]
If you and your spouse are navigating a divorce, you likely want to part ways as soon as possible. This means one of you may decide to move out of the marital home. If you’ve opted to move out during your divorce, you may be concerned about how doing so will affect who receives the […]
Alimony is a sum of money paid by one spouse to the other when they separate or divorce. In Oklahoma, there are many factors affecting whether a spouse is entitled to alimony, which is often referred to as spousal support. The purpose of the support is to help one spouse, who is in need, gain […]
Child support decisions and determinations are based on several factors, including relative income between the parents and the individual needs of their child. These decisions might consider things like whether health insurance is available from one parent or if there are other children or dependents in the home. Of course, all of these circumstances can […]
The division of property and liabilities is part of the divorce process in Oklahoma. If you are facing divorce, these are four important facts about property division under Oklahoma law that you will want to know. 1. You Have Options for Property Division In Oklahoma, both parties of marriage have two choices when it comes […]
Child custody in Oklahoma is assumed to be a joint venture during a divorce and afterward, so long as the father of the child is acknowledged. That means that both parents have custody of the child or children where these children are the result of the marriage or before the marriage between both parties of […]
Whether you have won or lost your termination of parental rights case, the discussion may not be completely finished. A termination of parental rights decision can be appealed in Oklahoma. What You Need To Know About Appealing a Termination of Parental Rights Decision There Are Many Rules That Apply The first thing to know is […]
Every divorce is different. The process varies on whether you mediate, agree to most of the terms of the separation, or have significant issues that will require a fight in court. When you cannot agree on every term in your divorce, you will likely have to go through the full divorce process in Oklahoma. Below […]
With over 20 years of legal practice, Attorney Phillip P. Owens II has seen a lot regarding separation and divorce. One always hopes that couples will work out their differences, and while sometimes they do, they often don’t. What happens during a legal separation and how you handle your life during that time can impact […]
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