Protective Orders and Divorce oftentimes go hand in hand. It is not uncommon that a protective order is put in place at the beginning of a divorce. More often than not, protective orders occur in divorces involving minor children.  While this may not always be fair, the court generally takes a “better safe than sorry” approach.  This is because the intention of protective orders is to protect a person from likely harm.  Many times, harm comes from estranged spouses in the form of stalking, harassment, and sometimes… Read More

The waiting period to finalize a divorce in Tulsa may impact how quickly you can get through the process. Oklahoma has a 10-day mandatory waiting period before granting divorces that do not involve minor children. The waiting period is 90 days when minor children are involved. However, since each case is unique, the time frame tends to vary from the beginning to the end. 90 Day Waiting Period to Finalize a Divorce With Children Oklahoma courts have stipulated a mandatory 90-day waiting period for people with children… Read More

Division of Marital Property and Debts: Dividing Debts in Tulsa Divorce is a complex legal issue. The Oklahoma law regarding property and debt division in a divorce requires the court to make an equitable division of all marital property, including debts.  Anything acquired during the course of the marriage is subject to division, including medical debts.  This equitable or fair division, is not the same as a 50/50 split.  Should the case go to trial, the court will consider the asset allocation and the parties ability to pay.  In… Read More