Family Law

As the last months of the year come closer, many people become reflective. It’s not uncommon for people who are unhappily married to think about starting the new year with a fresh perspective on life -- and a divorce. Things get complicated, however, when there’s a...

Divorce can be a challenging experience that calls for multiple decisions. A difficult situation can be made even more tragic when one parent dies. What happens to the custody of a child if the parent with sole or legal custody dies? If the custodial parent is...

You may have heard that January is the so-called “divorce month” because many people begin the process once the holidays are over at the start of a new year. It is hard to accept the notion that divorce is seasonal, but it certainly looks that way. January divorce...

Parents who are going through a divorce need to ensure that they’re doing what is best for their children. There are many ways you might be able to accomplish this, so think carefully about what your child needs during the divorce and in the period afterwards. Some...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...