Tulsa Divorce Information
How Do I Get My Spouse to Move Out During Divorce Proceedings in Oklahoma?
If you and your spouse have initiated divorce proceedings, the last thing both of you want to have to go through is continued interaction with each other on a daily basis. It is possible to have your spouse move out during divorce from the family home in Oklahoma. However, they may be reluctant to leave. Your […] Read more »
Can I Receive Alimony During the Tulsa Divorce Process?
It is common in a marriage for one spouse to stay at home and care for the home and children — if there are children — and the other spouse to work. However, when this couple separates, the stay-at-home spouse may worry about financial support in the form of alimony in Oklahoma once their spouse […] Read more »
What Happens if an Oklahoma Step-Parent Adopts Their Step-Child, but Later the Couples Divorces?
There is no question how difficult the divorce of two biological parents is on a child. There are new schedules to adapt to, new step-parents, new homes, and new schools are all part of the adjustment to a divorce. When a child has already gone through the loss of one biological child and has bonded […] Read more »
Real Cases on How Oklahoma Applies 'Best Interest of Child' Standard in Family Law
When litigants enter the courtroom with their child custody attorneys, a common phrase that is used is “the best interest standard.” If you were to ask your attorney or a family court judge to define this standard, odds are they would answer “well, it depends” when it comes to the best interest of child situations […] Read more »
Recent Developments in Same-Sex Adoption Laws in Oklahoma
In recent same-sex adoption laws, the Oklahoma legislature approved a bill that allows “faith-based” adoption agencies to deny adoption applicants based on their marital status, religion, or religious beliefs. This includes denying same-sex adoption in Oklahoma. The bill includes agencies that receive state funds as well. Kansas recently approved a similar bill. This bill was approved […] Read more »