Divorce

It takes two people to choose to get married, but it technically only takes one spouse to file for divorce. Many adults in Oklahoma are unsure of what the grounds allow them – or their spouses – to lawfully file for a divorce. Oklahoma actually has 12 different...

Financial problems are a leading cause of divorce. They do rank behind infidelity, according to some sources, but they are clearly a top cause that are cited often. These financial issues can cause a lot of stress and eventually cause a marriage to erode. The...

Divorce is frequently a contentious process. One spouse may know that the marriage is unstable, but the other may want to remain married. Whether due to pride or religious reasons, disputes about the necessity of marriage can frustrate those who want to move on from...

When you decide to divorce in Oklahoma, you have to work out custody arrangements for your children and split up your property. Many Oklahoma families will also have other members that require their consideration. Cats, dogs and other household animals can be a major...

Fear is often what keeps someone in an unhappy marriage. People with children worry about what the divorce would mean for the relationship with their children, while those who run a family business will worry about their main source of income. For many couples in...

Maybe you loved your career but became a stay-at-home parent because you thought it was the best thing for your kids. You don't have any retirement savings of your own and can't command a competitive wage because you have been out of the workforce for so long. Perhaps...

Every couple in Oklahoma considering divorce will have to make decisions about how to handle that process. Some couples have marital agreements that they signed with one another. These agreements can create rules about property division, support and shared custody if...

The feeling is not there anymore between you and your spouse. The two of you seldom talk anymore and find ways to stay apart. Although you made a concerted effort to save the marriage through counseling, the sessions left you feeling empty. Is divorce inevitable?...

Divorcing parents must navigate numerous compromises before reaching the end of the marriage. Negotiations surrounding property division, debt division, spousal support and child support can require a significant amount of care and attention. Additionally, developing...

A divorce changes your life. Not only does it undo a marriage, but it might also change the ways that you live. For example, did you know that Oklahoma residents could have to observe specific rules about life insurance after dissolution of marriage becomes final?...