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 […]
Baby Veronica case continues with more litigation
Even with the return of “Baby Veronica” to the custody of her adoptive parents, the ongoing litigation has yet to reach an end. The most recent iteration in the long-running child custody battle moved back to South Carolina, after she was turned over in Oklahoma by her father, Dusten Brown to the adoptive couple, the […]
Better idea is to leave child support orders in place
In Oklahoma, if you are a parent, you owe your children a duty of support. Whether you have been married, divorced, have custody or are a noncustodial parent the obligation is the same. Because there are very few situations where you can escape that responsibility, it is important to make certain you can make your […]
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. […]
Grandparents, with an emphasis on parent
The perceived role of grandparents is often to preside over family get-togethers and have a good time with their grandchildren. Sadly, the world is more varied than the Norman Rockwell vision. A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that more and more, grandchildren are living with their grandparents all of the time and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do child support laws need to be reformed?
Child support is almost always a contentious issue for parents during a divorce. Child support is designed to provide financial support for the children after a divorce and typically is paid to the custodial parent by the non-custodial parent. In Oklahoma, as with most states, child support is determined by a statutory formula created by […]
Texting and Divorce
Cellphones have become immensely popular. They allow virtually instant communication between people, whether by voice or text, allow the sharing of photos and the more sophisticated ones permit access to practically anything that Google can find. Additionally, they are always with us, a constant companion, reminding us of appointments and allowing us to text, tweet […]
