On October 6, 2014, same- sex marriage became legal in the State of Oklahoma. This followed the United States Supreme Court’s decision not to review the 10th Circuit’s July 18, 2014 decision. It upheld the Northern District of Oklahoma’s January 14, 2014 decision to overrule the ban on same-sex marriages. If you need an explanation of recent Supreme Court ruling call our same sex child custody lawyers Tulsa today. Now with same-sex marriage firmly established in Oklahoma, so too is same-sex divorce in Oklahoma. This will present… Read More
Uncontested Divorce
Oklahoma law allows qualifying individuals to obtain an uncontested divorce. It takes far less time and involves considerably less expense than does a traditional divorce. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse are in control of deciding important issues, such as child custody, distribution of marital assets and liability, spousal support or alimony, and the designation of non-marital assets and liabilities. In agreeing to these central divorce issues, your uncontested divorce can proceed smoothly and without the stress that so often accompanies a typical divorce, which… Read More
How Long it Takes For a Tulsa Divorce
Clients often ask how long it takes for a Tulsa divorce. If there’s no children, and if the parties agreed we can do a simple agreed divorce. we draft the petition along with the final decree and a waiver. If your spouse signs the waiver we can go to the court and make a record. The record is nothing more than a transcript made and the judges signature granting the divorce. In this case you can divorce in about ten days. If children exist, then Oklahoma divorce… Read More
Tulsa Divorce and Child Support
Tulsa Divorce and Child Support questions are some of the most complex questions to answer. Last month, August, was Child Support Enforcement Awareness Month. It’s observed nationally in order to express appreciation for those who assist parents in drafting, enforcing, and collecting child support. Its also celebrated as a way to create awareness of the mission of those that work in this area. Child support is a critical aspect of the care of children who suffer through a divorce. Its also critical for those kids whose parents… Read More
Divorce and Child Custody
A child custody case arises when a divorce or separation files between parents. In other cases the parents may not have not been married to each other. The later case is a paternity case. In a paternity case the parents are seeking court ordered custody and support. This is where child custody attorneys come in. Child custody attorneys will explain that child custody is settled by whats called the best interest of the child. The determination of a custody award encompasses issues that are either physical or legal… Read More
Oklahoma Same Sex Divorce
As of the date of this post, Oklahoma same sex marriage is illegal. The issue has been in the public eye for some time, and a brief history of how we got here is in order. In 1975, Oklahoma passed Okla. Stat., tit. 43, Sec. 3 which defined marriage as being between two members of the opposite sex. In 1996, the legislature passed Sec. 3.1 which prohibited Oklahoma from recognizing same-sex marriages entered into in other states. As the issue came to the forefront, in April 2004, the… Read More
Family Lawyers Discuss Divorce and Paternity
When it comes to divorce and paternity client’s don’t realize the State may assert an interest in your case. This is possible if the State of Oklahoma is providing services for the minor child(ren). Those service include things like Sooner Care, food stamps or other assistance. DHS is a massive organization the state administers. It handles several types of issues pertaining to family law. Those cases include foster care, deprived children matters, child support collection, establishment of paternity and adult protective services. If the State of Oklahoma has provided services… Read More
Child Support Attorneys in Tulsa
Our Child Support Attorneys in Tulsa can help you if you owe or are owed child support. The courts in Oklahoma work to enforce past child support orders. Owing past due child support or child support arrearages is essentially like taking out the worst high-interest loan in existence. Unpaid due child support, under Oklahoma child support law, accrues 10% interest per year. What can start of as an insignificant amount can quickly end up in a dire situation. When Do I Start Paying Support: We advise that at… Read More
Mediation and Tulsa Divorce
Mediation and Tulsa Divorce go hand in hand. This is because before a trial can go forward the Judge will order both parties to mediation first. No matter how a divorce resolves, the process from start to finish is undoubtedly stressful. However, there are ways to minimize as much stress as possible from the equation, and this involves mediation. Some spouses are able to easily agree to divorce and go their separate ways. Conversely, others have a much more difficult time getting even the smallest of issues… Read More
Child Custody and Child Preference
As previously discussed there are two types of child custody in Oklahoma: legal and physical. We also previously provided examples and descriptions of how both types of child custody can be joint or sole. Most paternity or divorce cases involving the determination of child custody in Oklahoma resolves outside of court. But when the matter of custody becomes contested, the courts do rely on specific statutory and case law. Child Custody and Paternity Actions: The determination of child custody for paternity actions can be fairly simple. Until such… Read More