A prenuptial agreement is nothing more than a contract made prior to marriage. On the other hand a post-nuptial agreement is a contract after marriage. The prenup sets out certain terms regarding property, debt and other assets, in the event of divorce. While mainly used to protect an individual’s assets acquired prior to the marriage, other things can be contracted. This includes how property acquired after the marriage is handled in the event of divorce. Call our Tulsa prenuptial agreements attorney  for more information regarding prenuptial agreements. The important… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

In order to have a court hear an Oklahoma divorce or paternity case, one must establish proper jurisdiction.  This begs the question, where do I file divorce in Tulsa? In family law legal matters, there are two types of jurisdiction.  The first is subject matter jurisdiction.This means whether the court has the authority to hear this type of case. Certain Court have the authority to hear certain types of cases. The second is personal jurisdiction. This looks at whether the court has authority over the parties. When it comes to Oklahoma… Read More

Are you considering filing for divorce? We invite you to consult with our family lawyers.  We will discuss your legal rights and obligations regarding Divorce Process in Tulsa. Our affordable divorce  attorneys can help guide you through your divorce and protect your assets, children, and financial future. Contact us today for a consultation. Divorce Process in Tulsa Overview: In order to file for divorce, a party must assert a valid legal claim in which he/she will petition the court to dissolve his/her marriage such as the following: Irreconcilable… Read More

A recently passed Oklahoma state law will require all couples with children to go through an education program, or “divorce school,” before they are allowed to get a divorce.  The bill signed into law in early June and takes effect in November of 2014. The bill impacts all couples seeking a divorce due to incompatibility with children under the age of 18. For more information call our Divorce attorneys Tulsa at Tulsa Divorce Lawyers and Associates. The aim of the divorce school requirement is to educate parents about… Read More