If you have school-aged children, then you may run into an issue if you don’t have a good schedule in place for the school vacations planned each year. Summer break is the most expansive break for most parents, and it can be hard to navigate. If you have younger children but are also a single parent, trying to adjust your schedule and make sure there is someone there to watch your child can be tough. Fortunately, talking about co-parenting and working out a schedule in advance may help you get through busier-than-usual times of year and make sure your child or children are getting the care the ..read more

In Oklahoma, divorcing people have an option to ask for spousal support. It comes in two forms. These include spousal maintenance, which supports the individual temporarily until the final divorce judgment, and alimony, which is ordered as a part of the final divorce judgment. Spousal support that is ordered by the court is paid either in a lump sum or in regular installments. How long does spousal support last? Spousal support lasts different lengths of time for different couples. The length of the payment is based on numerous factors, such as how long you were married, how much money each pe ..read more

Nesting is a unique kind of custody in which parents share one household with their child and hold separate households on days when they do not have custody. Nesting is a unique manner of raising a child after divorce, because it helps keep them in the family home while placing the burden of traveling between homes on the parents. This type of custody may not work for everyone, but it can work well in situations where a child needs a stable environment and cannot be moved often, such as if they have a disability or need to remain in the area for schooling when no other local homes are availabl ..read more

As you prepare for divorce, matters regarding property division are sure to flood your mind. While you won’t get every last asset in your divorce, there are steps you can take to protect your legal rights and position yourself for future success. When it comes to marital vs. non-marital property, here are some of the most important questions to answer: What is the difference? Marital property is property that you jointly own with your imminent ex-spouse. Non-marital property, also known as separate property, is property that you own alone. For example, if your motor vehicle is titled in your n ..read more

Divorce can dissolve the formal marriage between you and your spouse, but it can’t undo the lifeline ties that result from sharing children. If you want to divorce but have minor children with your spouse, concerns about custody might be what have kept you from filing for divorce so far. Do you have to share custody after a divorce, or is there a chance that your spouse might be able to cut you out of the lives of your children? Concerns about custody are common for those experiencing marital hardship and considering divorce in Oklahoma. Shared custody or at least visitation is common When the ..read more

Couples going through divorces in Oklahoma generally have to either reach agreements about how they will split up their shared assets or have the courts intervene and make decisions about the distribution of their possessions and debts. Whether you are trying to negotiate directly with your spouse or planning a strategy for a litigated divorce, knowing how Oklahoma handles your possessions can give you a better idea of how they will handle those assets and debts in a divorce. With the possible exception of the marital home, retirement assets are often some of the most sought-after assets in a ..read more

If you are facing divorce, you are likely somewhat apprehensive about the property division phase of the proceeding.  Preparing in advance can make the process go more smoothly and help you set the stage for life after divorce. Here are four tips to assist you in accomplishing basic preparation.  List your assets Make a list of all your assets. This will include everything from your residence and any other real property to vehicles, boats, jewelry, furnishings, valuable collections and financial accounts. You will provide this list to your attorney along with a list of any separ ..read more

Perhaps you and your spouse made a fledgling business into a great success. However, the future of your enterprise is now in doubt due to your impending divorce.  Here are points to consider and three options as you contemplate the fate of this important asset.  Sell the business  Perhaps the most obvious option is to put the business on the market. To arrive at an appropriate selling price, you will first have to hire a business appraiser to perform a valuation. If you and your spouse can agree to hire just one appraiser, you can split the cost. Then, when the sale is comp ..read more

Divorce can be extremely difficult for everyone in your family. While you and your ex-spouse must figure out how to adjust to a new way of life, you must also prioritize the mental and emotional health of your shared child. If a co-parent attempts to sabotage your parent-child relationship, you must act quickly to protect your parental rights. In Oklahoma, family law judges consider the best interests of the child when deciding custody matters. Typically, parental alienation is not in any child’s best interests. This occurs when one parent makes a child fear or dislike the other parent. To pro ..read more

Now that your divorce has concluded and you are splitting custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, you can focus on your post-divorce family. Naturally, you are likely to encounter some problems you must solve. Picking a custody exchange location is one of them.  Your custody agreement or parenting plan may indicate where you meet your former partner to pick up and drop off your children. If so, you should comply with the terms of the order. However, your agreement may be silent on the exchange location. Here are three tips for picking an appropriate site:  1. Pick a neutral place ..read more