Oklahoma residents know that going through a divorce is tough on everybody involved. It's really difficult to break up a union, but it's even more difficult when there are financial difficulties and losses involved. If the couple is going through bankruptcy on top of...
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When can a recovering alcoholic seek greater child custody rights?
Many alcoholics who no longer drink never consider themselves “recovered,” but always “recovering.” The recovery road is different for everyone. For some, it’s long and bumpy, with relapses. Others are able to stop drinking and stay sober for the rest of their lives....
Child custody solutions: Is parallel parenting a good option?
Here is a child custody scenario: You are divorcing your co-parent and working to create a parenting plan that takes everyone’s needs into account. Unfortunately, your ex refuses to cooperate and is combative anytime you try to have a civil discussion. How will you...
Custody battle: What you need to know to win your case
One of the most common issues that arise during divorce in Oklahoma is the process of fighting for custody of a child. Although most state laws will take the side of the mother, it is not a guarantee that the courts will rule against the father. In many cases, the...
Can your ex stop you from taking the kids out of town over the holidays?
Family vacations are usually a bit stressful -- but the stress can intensify following a divorce. Maybe your ex doesn’t like your new partner and doesn’t want the kids spending time with them on vacation. Maybe your ex is just hostile to the idea that you’re taking...
Financial questions in a divorce
If you have seen your income reduced this year, an upcoming divorce can be a huge financial worry. There is no escaping that divorce can be expensive. While you may want to hide your head in the sand and deal with it later, the sooner you start planning for it, the...
Is your ex trying to turn the kids against you during a divorce?
One of the hardest parts of divorce is not getting to spend every day with your children. Even if you and your ex share custody, there may be days where you don't see or speak to your children at all. The changing dynamics of a family going through a divorce can be...
Flexibility during the holidays might benefit your children
While it might seem as though you have plenty of time to work out the kinks in your child custody case, there are only three months left in 2020. This means that you need to get out your child custody documents and review the plan for the holiday season. By doing this...
Adversarial divorces involving narcissists are complex
Trying to work through a divorce is a lesson in patience for anyone, but it can be downright maddening if you’re dealing with a narcissistic ex. The issue that you’re going to deal with is that your ex will try everything in their power to make your life more...
What to do if you’re blindsided by divorce
Even if your marriage isn’t perfect, you may have no reason to believe that divorce is in the cards. But then something happens. Your spouse comes to you and says that they want to move on. If you’re blindsided by divorce, it’s critical that you take a deep breath,...
