Moving a Child Without Consent in Oklahoma is a risky move to make. This is because if their is a court order for custody in place it usually comes with a relocation prohibition. On the other hand if there is are no orders in place than there is no prohibition against relocation and you might be able to move without consent. As you can see relocation is a complex issue in child custody cases, especially when one parent wants to move with the child without the consent… Read More
Most of our divorce clients want to know how long does a divorce take in Tulsa. Unfortunately, there is no set length of time to finalize a divorce. You will have a general idea of the length depending on the type of case you have. There are three main types: (1) Uncontested, (2) Uncontested with Minor Children, and (3) Contested with or without children. Types of Divorce in Oklahoma Uncontested The fastest and most efficient types of cases are uncontested. Generally, in a case like this the… Read More
Many of our divorce clients who also face bankruptcy and debt challenges question if they should file before or after their divorce. This is depends on your specific circumstances. Therefore, it doesn’t have a direct answer. Among other considerations is family income and whether you want to file a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Sometimes the combined family income may exceed the limit required to file a chapter 7. Or there may be certain assets that can only be kept by filing a chapter 13…. Read More
In a Oklahoma child custody case, the parents must decide if they want joint or sole custody of their children. Over the years the family Courts in Tulsa have evolved and have fashioned custody rulings that attempt to keep up with the requirements of a modern family. Many early decisions would favor the Mother and grant her full custody with the Father left with weekend visitation. The family courts have come a long way since than. Now the Courts look more to an equal access to the… Read More
Child relocation laws in Oklahoma become important when a divorced parent wants to move with their child after a custody agreement is put in place. Many times when parents divorce, one party may want to leave the state. Obviously, this can cause major changes in custody arrangements. But what happens when the party that wants to leave the state with the child? Child relocation laws in Oklahoma can be a tedious and highy contentious process. It is possible though and we can help you by answering your… Read More
New Tax Laws Impact on Alimony Payments in Oklahoma is big. With the new tax laws going through in December of 2017, there are some material changes to divorce laws and Oklahoma alimony payments. This is specified in the laws regarding tax deductibility of alimony. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminates the ability for a spouse who pays alimony to deduct the alimony amount from their taxable income. So for instance, a spouse making $50,000 annually may pay $10,000 to his or her ex-spouse… Read More
Threats by Phone During Divorce is an absolute no-no in the divorce process. In a divorce, conversations and text messages can often become argumentative and sometimes threatening. Offensive and obscene language are tale-tell signs of threats by telephone. This is especially true if the language is in connection with threatening a person’s life. If you feel you have involvement in threats by phone or other electronic medium in your divorce, let us know. Its important to understand that certain conduct during the divorce process itself can impact… Read More
Oklahoma Common Law Marriage and Divorce can be a complex question faced by many couples in Tulsa. Oklahoma is a state that recognizes common law marriage. You may be wondering why it is important to know if you are in a common law marriage or not. Well, if you are in one then you must legally file for a divorce through the courts if you are separating. This is because no such thing as common law divorce in Tulsa exists. When it come to the common law… Read More
Tales of prenuptial agreements flood the tabloids every time a celebrity couple weds. Hence, you may be under the impression that prenuptial agreements are solely for the rich and famous. However, this is an incorrect assumption. Prenuptial agreements can be a solid investment in your future by protecting the assets you hold dearest in the event of a divorce. You do not need to have many assets to enter into a prenuptial agreement nor do you need to have a high salary. The only thing you need… Read More
Besides child custody, visitation, and child support there are other issues to consider when dealing with a divorce in Tulsa or anywhere in Oklahoma. Bankruptcy and Divorce in Tulsa: It’s not uncommon for one or both parties during a divorce to file bankruptcy. In fact, if one party of a divorce is seeking bankruptcy we encourage the spouse to join in. This makes sense because marital debt will not transfer to the other spouse. Rather the bankruptcy forgives the and it goes away more easily. However, a final… Read More