Divorce has financial, emotional and mental impacts on the separating couple and their families. The financial consequences can be significant for those who are more established. Therefore, you should understand what can happen to your retirement during a divorce....
Inheritance gifts are generally thought to be a personal asset, but when you share a life with a spouse, this asset could come under threat during a divorce. Divorce laws in Oklahoma require equitable settlement agreements, which could leave any assets obtained during...
The financial implications of divorce are significant, especially if you are ill-prepared. Protecting your interests starts before you file or as soon as you suspect that your spouse is considering it. A few proactive steps ensure that you get a fair settlement in the...
In divorce cases, people often talk about doing what is best for the children when it comes to deciding which parent should get primary physical and legal custody of any minors involved in the separation. However, many factors go into deciding what is in the best...
When you create a parenting plan for your divorce, it is important to think about things such as visitation schedules, school decisions and the division of expenses. Include holiday schedule details as well as primary residence determinations as well. In addition to...
Regardless of the length of a marriage, you and your spouse have accumulated joint assets, debts and potential property. If the marriage comes to an end, which the Oklahoma State Department of Health tallied 14,941 divorce decrees for the state in 2021, you likely...
Although you are ending your marriage with your spouse, you will still continually have to associate with your soon-to-be ex on the basis of parenting. When you have children together, you must cast aside your disagreements to co-parent agreeably and allow your...
A lot of the facts surrounding divorce have been misunderstood. Unfortunately, these myths and misunderstandings can cause the process to be much harder for couples. Knowing what is often mistaken before taking any steps in a divorce is best. Here are the facts...
Part of divorce involves the division of marital property between the two parties. The law distinguishes marital property the couple shares from separate assets belonging to an individual. In general, inheritances are separate property and are not subject to property...
When a couple decides to get a divorce, one thing at the forefront of their minds is what will happen to their children. For minor children especially, divorce can be difficult with changes in routines and custody arrangements. Parents generally want their children to...
