Uncontested divorce in Oklahoma
Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma: When a married couple in Oklahoma makes the deeply personal decision to part ways, they may be able to work together to make decisions out of court regarding child custody, child support, alimony and property division. Doing so is known as an uncontested divorce, sometimes also referred to as a “waiver […]
More testimony in Zoey Belcher child custody case
Most child custody cases have their elements of drama. After all, the parents are arguing over how they will spend time with their child or children, and who will have authority regarding how they will be raised. These are important issues, and require careful presentation to the court and equally careful consideration by the court. […]
Can physics help create child custody plans?
Child custody disputes can be so heated and difficult because both parents believe in the rightness of their cause. The parents may have on unrealistic expectation of an optimal child custody arrangement. In addition to being fair, a child custody order must be workable. While some child custody arrangements may be fair, they may be […]
Child custody issues often require cooperation
When a couple in Oklahoma has a child together, they often work together to create a loving home for that child. However, their parenting duties do not stop if their relationship comes to an end. In fact, after a separation or divorce parents may have to work together — through cooperation and communication — […]
Williams Bought for $37 Million
In 1908 two brothers started a small construction company in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. It didn’t take long for those brothers to find a niche building cross-country pipelines. By 1919 Miller and David Williams moved their company to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Williams, as the company would come to commonly be known, soon became an iconic Tulsa company. […]
Spousal support: what kind of information should be saved?
While not every divorce includes a provision for spousal support, when it does, it may be hotly contested by both sides. For example, either spouse in Oklahoma may dispute the award, claiming it is either too high or too low. Accordingly, a spouse may fail to correctly report their alimony payments (either receiving or paying) […]
Spousal support laws can vary greatly between states
Many married couples in Oklahoma may find themselves moving out of the state, and many couples married in other states move to Oklahoma. Moving during a marriage is not unusual. It could be due to a job transfer, to be closer to family or for many other reasons, both financial and personal. And, just as […]
In what situations may a prenuptial agreement be useful?
While it may not be romantic, some soon-to-be married couples in Oklahoma may find that before they walk down the aisle, drafting a prenuptial agreement is the responsible thing to do. In fact, there are several scenarios in which a prenup may be a useful means to protect the financial interests of both parties. For […]
Moving from married to single financially after divorce
It is no secret that many in Oklahoma find it cheaper to live together as a couple than to live singly. However, after a divorce, spouses must become financially independent. It is important in times like these for a spouse to make sure he or she has a good grasp on finances, along with other […]
Focusing on children in Oklahoma child support cases
Child support is much more than a simple obligation to help with the basic costs it takes to raise a child. It is often the lifeline custodial parents need to provide the child with a well-rounded childhood. Therefore, when child support is not paid, it can have a profound effect on the child. In Oklahoma, […]
