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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A “gray divorce” is a divorce that occurs when the couple is usually 50+ years old. Many of these couples have been together for decades, so the divorce is a huge life change for them, often more so than younger couples. Couples going through a divorce later in life face unique challenges when it comes […]
Child Visitation Rights During Divorce: Temporary Orders Going through a divorce can take as little time as a few months, or it can take several years in contested cases. While you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse work through all of the issues that you must address in your divorce, from property division to alimony, your children often […]
Child Custody and Father’s Rights: What You Need to Know As a parent, you have certain rights and responsibilities when it comes to your children. It is a common misconception that mothers somehow have more rights than fathers when it comes to child custody, either for unwed complies or in a divorce. Father’s Rights for […]
How Assets Are Divided in an Oklahoma Divorce Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging times of your life. However, understanding the process and how it will affect your situation can help you navigate it better and feel like you have more control over what is going on around you. Oklahoma […]
You Deserve a Level Playing Field in Family Court You may find yourself in Family Court in Oklahoma City for a variety of reasons. You may be starting or going through -the divorce process. You may be experiencing child custody or visitation issues. Perhaps you are involved in an adoption, guardianship, or be facing DHS […]
Parents who are going through the divorce process often use their children as pawns in a contentious legal battle. The spouses are so caught up in their own emotions, they focus on what they want and getting their own needs met. A child-centered divorce helps the parents put the needs of the children first. Benefits […]
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