Submitted By: David Tracy On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Before and after divorce, Oklahoma
Submitted By: David Tracy On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce and Children, Oklahoma
Like other states, Oklahoma courts use the "best interests of the child" standard to decide child custody and visitation issues. This article answers some common questions about Oklahoma custody and visitation rules. For more information on Oklahoma family law, see our Oklahoma page.
Submitted By: David Tracy On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Family Support, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the amount of child support a parent has to pay is based on income. Statutory guidelines determine the amount, but the parents or a judge can set a different amount, if the circumstances warrant it. Here, we answer some common questions about child support in Oklahoma.
Submitted By: David Tracy On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, traditional marriages are established by following statutory (legal) procedures. Couples must get a marriage license and hold a formal ceremony performed by a judge, preacher, minister, priest, rabbi or other authorized dignitary.
Submitted By: David Tracy On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce and Children, Oklahoma
Does joint custody mean six months with Dad and six months with Mom?
No. There is a difference between joint legal custody and joint physical custody. Joint legal custody involves sharing decision-making with respect to children's upbringing. Joint physical custody has to do with how you share time with the children.
Submitted By: David Tracy On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Marital Property Division, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, marital property is that property acquired by the joint efforts of the spouses during marriage. All property acquired during marriage is presumed to be marital. The burden is on the person making a claim to prove that property is separate, not marital.
Separate property comes in various forms. It can include: