If my husband an I agree on everything do we need a divorce lawyers in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma divorce laws allow a couple to handle their divorce with or without an attorney. If your divorce is not contested and you and your spouse can agree on the major issues of your case, then it will be easier to handle your divorce case without an attorney than if you have any major legal issues or a contested divorce.

Oklahoma Divorce

While hiring a divorce attorney is always recommended to protect your legal rights and property interests, you have the right to handle your own divorce. If you decide to file your own divorce without the assistance of legal counsel, here are some basic divorce laws within Oklahoma of which you should be aware:

• Oklahoma permits incompatibility type no fault divorces and fault divorces.
  
• Oklahoma is a separate property state.
  
• Oklahoma's residency requirement is 6 months for filing divorce.
• Oklahoma is an equitable distribution state. Marital fault is not a factor in determining property division.
• Child custody is established based on the best interests of the child. If a child is old enough, the child's preference will be considered in Oklahoma divorce court.
• If a couple seeks joint custody, the court has discretion to award it as long as it is reasonable under the circumstances.
  

Getting Legal Advice

An Oklahoma divorce attorney can be consulted if you have any legal needs during your divorce case. Even if you choose to handle your case without an attorney, you can meet with an attorney to go over any legal matters about which you are concerned.