How does alimony work? Spousal support is not gender-specific. In the past, alimony was given exclusively to women, but that was because fewer women worked outside the home in the 1950s and 60s. Most women do work outside the home these days, and some women actually make more money than the men in their lives. In Oklahoma, spousal support or alimony is determined by the … [Read more...] about Can Wagoner County Courts Award Alimony to Men?
divorce attorneys in Wagoner Oklahoma
Audrey Howitt 
Audrey Howitt
Prepaying Child Support Seems Like a Good Idea You have cash now and worry about whether you will have it in the future, so you think it might be a good idea to prepay your child support. That way, it is done and you will be off the hook for a bit. You would think this was a good idea. But there are reasons not to prepay child support. Here are some things for you to think … [Read more...] about Can I Prepay My Wagoner County Child Support?
Audrey Howitt
Understanding the Relationship Between Support and Income In Oklahoma, child support guidelines top out at $15,000 a month in parental income for each parent. But that does not mean that child support is capped at that amount. If it were capped at $15,000, you could ostensibly have a situation in which one parent earned millions of dollars a year, while the other earned … [Read more...] about Why is There No Upper Limit to Wagoner County Child Support?
Audrey Howitt
Residency Requirements to File For Divorce Filing for divorce in Oklahoma requires filing a Petition for Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage. The person who actually files the divorce petition has some choices about when and where to file for divorce. That can be an advantage. Choosing jurisdiction means that you can often file where it is easiest for you. A family law … [Read more...] about Where Do I File My Divorce if I Live in Wagoner County?
Audrey Howitt
Division of Property The division of property is one of the most contentious issues a couple must resolve in a divorce. Throughout a marriage of any real duration, a couple can amass a surprising amount of property. For the most part, that property belongs to the couple jointly. A divorce petition asks for several things, including for the court to divide property that … [Read more...] about How Do Wagoner County Courts Divide Property in a Divorce?
Audrey Howitt
Understanding Marital Property is Important in a Wagoner County Divorce If you are either contemplating or in the midst of a divorce, you may have heard the term “marital” property. This is a term that is used often in divorces, and it is important to understand what it means legally. Marital property is the term usually used to indicate property acquired by a couple during … [Read more...] about Wagoner County Divorce: What is Marital Property?
Audrey Howitt
When You Can't Wait to Get Divorced Many people who are contemplating divorce in Oklahoma want to know how long the divorce will take. Many want the process to be as rapid as possible. Every marriage is unique. Some couples are able to resolve their issues quickly, even in the midst of a heartbreaking ending to their marriage. Others may have a more difficult time resolving … [Read more...] about How Long Do We Have to Wait to Get Divorced in Wagoner County?
Audrey Howitt
Oklahoma is Now a No-Fault Divorce State Oklahoma has followed the trend that most states have taken in instituting a no-fault system for divorces within the state. Before, all divorces had to allege and prove a recognized legal fault as the grounds for divorce. This meant that spouses seeking divorce had to allege that the other spouse had done something wrong. Making … [Read more...] about Wagoner County Family Law: What Are the Grounds for Divorce?
Audrey Howitt
Understanding the Law is Important You are at the end of your divorce. If you are involved in another relationship, the question of when you can remarry after your divorce is an important one. Knowing the answer can save you a lot of grief later. Like all states, Oklahoma has laws governing not only divorce but also the waiting period to remarry after a divorce. Oklahoma Law … [Read more...] about What Is the Waiting Period to Remarry After a Wagoner County Divorce?
Audrey Howitt
Waiting Period for Oklahoma Divorce If you are contemplating a divorce in Oklahoma, you may wonder how long you have to wait to get divorced once the paperwork is filed. Oklahoma has a waiting period for divorce. If you have no children, the waiting period is only 10 days from the day you file for divorce. If you have minor children of the marriage, the waiting period is 90 … [Read more...] about How Long Do I Have to Wait to Get Divorced in Wagoner County if I Have Children?
