Custody battles are stressful and emotionally charged for parents and children alike. However, your determination to win child custody won’t pay off unless you present yourself to the courts in the best light. You have to prove that having custody of your child is in his or her best interests. How can you do that? …
Most people don’t expect to get divorced when they get married. However, nearly 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce or separation. That’s why many couples choose to sign a prenuptial agreement, known as a prenup. It is essentially a contract that both parties sign before the marriage that states how assets …
“Until death do us part” are the words that every married couple has expressed the day that they join their lives in holy matrimony. Unfortunately, not many can say that they have had the privilege of celebrating their 25th or 50th anniversary. Before they reach these pinnacle dates, couples have gotten a divorce. According to …
While a verbal contract may seem legally binding at first glance, this isn’t always the case. While verbal agreements hold up in court under some circumstances, there are some situations where they won’t be enforced. Can Verbal Contracts be Enforced in Oklahoma? Verbal contracts in Oklahoma can be enforced unless a specific statute requires the …
There is no legal requirement to be represented by a lawyer when filing for divorce in Oklahoma. Many couples have filed for an uncontested divorce through a process known as a “waiver divorce.” This process allows couples to end their marriage without all the hassle typically involved in a traditional divorce. Do You Need A …
If you’re considering filing for divorce in Oklahoma, you need to familiarize yourself with the process first. There are many steps that both parties need to go through, and they can differ from case to case. Here is a brief overview of the Oklahoma divorce process. Check to Meet the Residency Requirements The first step …
Oklahoma is unique in that state law does not specify a set of guidelines or formula for determining how much spousal support must be given in the event of a divorce. How can you determine how much you will have to pay in spousal support or how much spousal support you’ll receive? Here’s what you …
Parents have a legal duty to protect and take care of their children. When parents are divorced, both parents begin paying child support to continue supporting their children. Here is a brief overview of the child support process in Oklahoma. Child Support in Oklahoma Oklahoma requires parents to support their children, whether they are married …
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all currently living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 virus has pressed pause on trials and hearings across the country. While this may have initially delayed your divorce or family law case, it doesn’t have to continue. Many may have believed going to trial was their only option, but some …
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Getting a divorce is notoriously complicated. Many steps must be taken to complete the process. One of which is ensuring that you have all the proper paperwork in order. Divorce decrees and certificates are two documents that you will need to obtain when filing for divorce. While both sound similar, they are very different, and …
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