Tulsa Divorce Information
What are the Consequences of Not Paying Child Support in Oklahoma?
After a divorce or child custody order, one parent is deemed the custodial parent, and the other the non-custodial parent. The non-custodial parent must pay child support to the other parent if ordered to do so. Not paying child support obligations can have a huge impact on your life and severe consequences. If your spouse […] Read more »How Do I Prove the Other Parent's Income Increase in an Oklahoma Child Support Modification?
Rarely does an individual stay in the same station in life financially…especially over a significant amount of time. Promotions, new job offers and bonuses are common. When this happens child support should be reevaluated to make sure the child benefits from this increase through a child support modification. If you are reading this article, you […] Read more »Do I Have to Move Out If I File for Divorce in Tulsa?
Choosing whether to move out of the family home can be a difficult decision. Moving out can have a significant impact on child custody and access to assets. Understanding the benefits and consequences of making the decision to move out is important before making that first step. There is one instance in which one spouse […] Read more »How Can My Spouse and I Avoid Going to Court When Filing for Divorce in Tulsa?
Many couples do not realize that appearing in court and attending hearings is not necessary to obtain a divorce in Oklahoma. When a couple is amicable or has agreed to be cooperative in the divorce process, court can be avoided altogether. Couples that do choose to work together have the opportunity of taking part in […] Read more »Is Alimony I am Already Paying for a Previous Marriage Considered in Determining Alimony in my Current Tulsa Divorce?
In Oklahoma, alimony (also known as spousal support) is calculated and assigned based on many different factors. Judges have wide discretion when assigning alimony. Judges use their discretion to weigh various factors in deciding what is fair and equitable. However, before discussing how alimony is calculated and if alimony from a prior marriage is considered in […] Read more »