Credit card spending: intentional omission cited in divorces
A number of our readers may watch the popular CBS television show “How I Met Your Mother,” a comedy that delves into friendships and relationships. Marshall and Lilly are presented as the couple that tells each other literally everything. One episode even portrays them asking about every little detail of their day, including what they […]
Do not let your divorce drive you to bankruptcy
We know that for many of our Oklahoma clients, finances play a role in their divorce. Not simply that a great deal of their time will be spent figuring out how to divide their marital property or how to be able to afford their child support payments, but issues involving money can be very divisive […]
Can a “nearly wed” get a divorce?
Marriage has been a topic of much debate this year, with some states permitting same-sex marriage and the Supreme Court’s decision on the Defense of Marriage Act. Ironically, at the same time, there is a growing awareness of another trend. In Oklahoma, as well as other states, more and more couples are putting off the […]
Craigslist for divorce in Tulsa, OK?
Divorce can be expensive. Divorce attorneys are trained, licensed professionals, and paperwork preparation, filing costs for court and expert testimony, if necessary, can all add up. If it is a contentious relationship and one or both parties wish to litigate every issue, it can become even more expensive. So, what about Craigslist in Tulsa, OK. […]
What do you mean you need a mortgage payment from me?
A divorce is such a personal and emotional situation for Oklahoma couples that it is sometimes easy to forgot that while a divorce settlement or agreement creates a binding and legally enforceable contract between the husband and wife, it is limited to those parties. You can sue your former spouse if they fail to abide […]
Fighting over finances could indicate divorce
When you think about the assets you have acquired throughout your life, what is most important to you? While you may have some heirlooms that have deep meaning to you, many people in Oklahoma would say that their money is most important. You have worked hard to save up, and as much as we might […]
When a parent moves out can be the hardest part of divorce
Few things can drive home the reality of divorce for children the way that one parent moving out of the family home does. Both parents and children may have anxieties regarding the move, and parents often worry about how the children will adapt to the change. Psychologists suggest that parents can take several steps to […]
Divorce early in a child’s life impacts relationship with parents
Many parents who are considering divorce worry about the effect that divorce will have on their children. They worry that their children will not adjust to life after divorce or that their children will not be able to handle the emotional upheaval that accompanies such a dramatic life change. New research suggests that the time […]
Did you include air miles in your divorce?
During a divorce, next to child custody and child support issues, the property division can be the most difficult and contentious issue. Part of the problem, especially for long-term marriages, is that after so many years, it may be difficult to fully comprehend all of the stuff you have accumulated and figure out how to […]
Why is Oklahoma’s divorce rate still high?
Nearly 15 years ago, Oklahoma had the second highest divorce rate in the country. When those figures were released, then Governor Frank Keating sought to reduce the number of divorces over the next decade. By the time U.S. Census data was released in 2009, a decade after Keating announced his plans, Oklahoma actually had the […]
