Tulsa Divorce Information
My Spouse Has Separate Property that I Contributed to, Can an Oklahoma Court Order Reimbursement?
It is very common for couples to own property prior to marriage, but continue to maintain the property during the marriage while keeping it part of your separate property. The issue arises when community funds are used to maintain the property — suddenly the issue becomes whether the property is still considered separate property or […] Read more »
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 »