One of the most challenging parts of getting divorced in Oklahoma can be dividing up the family business. Even if you put more work into it than your spouse, the business is a marital asset like everything else. However, some strategies might allow you to keep the...
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Watch for clues that your ex-wife may be a toxic parent
Family law courts do their best to protect children of divorce while also fostering parental relations when making decisions about child custody and visitation. For example, if your ex-wife has a history of drug abuse and addiction, the judge may determine that your...
Whom should you tell you are getting a divorce?
How you feel about your upcoming divorce may determine whom you want to tell. While keeping it all to yourself could be harmful, so could giving too much information to too many people. One area to take care of is social media. Anything you post on social media can...
Divorce isn’t a failure: It’s a chance to start over
A lot of people wait -- longer than they should -- to seek a divorce because they somehow see divorce as a failure. If you're in that spot, then it may help to reframe your perspective about the issue. Instead of seeing divorce as a sign that you made a mistake or...
Handling a business in a divorce
Divorces can be complicated in Oklahoma when married couples have built considerable wealth together, and one of the most complicated issues is division of property when a divorcing couple owns a business together. There are instances where a business is excluded in a...
5 steps you can take to prepare before filing for divorce
Divorce is rarely a spur-of-the-moment decision, but it's not always easy to make that decision. Often, you need more information and more time to decide If you are considering a divorce, however, the time to start thinking about your options is right now. If you wait...
If your spouse claims abuse, will you be unable to see your kids?
Some people will do just about anything to gain the upper hand in a divorce. They might hide assets or lie about their circumstances or their spouse. If your spouse has started developing a story that paints you as an abusive partner or parent, you probably feel...
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...