When to honor the child’s preferences after divorce
Even the best of divorces can be hard on a child. Children in Oklahoma depend on their parents to provide them with a safe and stable home environment, especially after a big life change such as divorce. The needs of the child vary depending on how old the child is, as well as their personality […]
Oklahoma billionaire appeals divorce ruling
Divorces involving high-profile individuals in Oklahoma often capture the attention of residents. Yet there are messages to be gleaned from these high-asset divorces that can be applied to just about anyone going through the end of a marriage. Oklahoma oil magnate Harold Hamm, the billionaire CEO of Continental Resources, has recently appealed the ruling in […]
Paternity cases in Oklahoma can be complex
There are many reasons why it is important to establish a child’s paternity should the child be born to unmarried parents who are no longer in a relationship. In Oklahoma, if a man is legally deemed to be a child’s biological father, he may be responsible for paying child support. However, he may also gain […]
There are consequences for failing to pay child support
Child support is an essential part of raising a child after the child’s parents have divorced. After all, each parent is responsible for taking care of their child’s everyday expenses. It is important that child support payments be made on time and in the entire amount due. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. There are […]
Taking care of family pets in divorce
When a couple in Oklahoma decides to divorce, big decisions need to be made. Couples need to decide who keeps the house, who will have custody of the children and what types of spousal support arrangements need to be made. Yet one other decision that needs to be made in many situations is what will […]
Exploring the 12 grounds for divorce in Oklahoma
Filing for divorce can be a complex endeavor at the end of a marriage. One thing in Oklahoma that must be determined when filing for divorce in oklahoma is what will be the grounds for divorce. What many residents may not know is that there are 12 statutory grounds for divorce a couple in Oklahoma […]
How is DNA testing used to establish paternity in Oklahoma?
Children often benefit from having both their parents actively involved in their lives, offering financial and emotional support. Unmarried fathers may want to pursue their child custody or visitation rights. To do so, however, paternity of the child must be established. It is also necessary to establish paternity if an unmarried parent is seeking child […]
Is it legal to withhold child support in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma divorce brings with it many challenges, and there are many decisions that must be made. Specifically, when children are involved in the divorce, this means child custody and child support decisions must be decided upon. The following blog should help you understand more about child support and visitation, although it is not to be […]
Airplane diverted due to child custody dispute
It is not unheard of for child custody battles to become acrimonious, particularly when both parents want sole custody of their child. In some cases, desperate parents in Oklahoma will resort to wrongfully taking their child to another state or even another nation in order to prevent their ex from having custody or visitation with […]
Alternatives to litigation in a divorce may bring peace
Even when emotions run high, it is not always advisable for a divorce to involve a heated courtroom battle between spouses. In fact, many spouses in Oklahoma wish to avoid such a situation altogether. This is when mediation and collaborative law could be two good roads to take. How does mediation work? Mediation involves a […]
