If you’re going through a divorce in Oklahoma, you may wonder whether you’re eligible for temporary alimony. Oklahoma law allows courts to award temporary spousal support—also called pendente lite alimony—while the divorce is pending. This support can help one spouse cover basic living expenses until after the court finalizes the divorce. What Is Temporary Alimony? Temporary alimony is a short-term financial award that the court orders to help a financially dependent spouse during the divorce process. Unlike other types of alimony, this type of support is only… Read More

If you’re paying (or receiving) alimony in Oklahoma and your circumstances look very different from when the divorce decree was entered, you may be wondering whether the court will adjust the amount—or end payments altogether. The good news: it’s possible to modify alimony in many situations. The caution: not all “alimony” is modifiable, and Oklahoma law has specific rules, deadlines, and procedures you must follow. Start With Your Divorce Decree: What Kind of “Alimony” Do You Have? Oklahoma decrees often include two very different financial components: support… Read More

If you miss an alimony payment, it can come with serious legal consequences. Alimony—also called spousal support—is often ordered as part of a divorce decree in Oklahoma. Once the court orders you to make alimony payments, those payments are legally enforceable. Whether you’re paying or receiving alimony, it’s important to understand what happens when payments aren’t made and what options exist to enforce or modify the order. Alimony Is a Court Order In Oklahoma, alimony is based on what the judge believes is equitable given the circumstances… Read More