Nesting is a unique kind of custody in which parents share one household with their child and hold separate households on days when they do not have custody. Nesting is a unique manner of raising a child after divorce, because it helps keep them in the family home...
Divorce
Will you and your ex have to share custody of your kids?
Divorce can dissolve the formal marriage between you and your spouse, but it can't undo the lifeline ties that result from sharing children. If you want to divorce but have minor children with your spouse, concerns about custody might be what have kept you from filing...
Is a retirement fund marital or separate property in a divorce?
Couples going through divorces in Oklahoma generally have to either reach agreements about how they will split up their shared assets or have the courts intervene and make decisions about the distribution of their possessions and debts. Whether you are trying to...
Older couples in divorce face unique financial challenges
Older couples in Oklahoma who are ending their marriage and seeking a divorce might face certain financial challenges. There might be concern about the future, but older people can plan for life post-divorce and protect their financial interests. In negotiating the...
Survey shows factors that frequently arise leading to divorce
When married Oklahoma residents are having problems with their relationship and determine that divorce is the only way to move forward, there are many factors that go into the decision. Researchers have assessed divorce to gauge the most common causes. For those who...
Second marriages, prenups increasingly common
The number of people who are remarrying after their first marriages is on the uptick, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. The study shows that around 66% of people between 55 and 64 years old who have been previously married are getting remarried. That...
Documents women investors may need before a divorce
Many newlyweds in Oklahoma have visions of spending a lifetime together. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. If a marriage does come to an end, however, women investors with assets to protect are often advised to focus on their finances to make the transition...
Protecting credit after a divorce
When people in Oklahoma decide to divorce, they are often aware that the financial effects of the separation will be significant. After all, major assets like the family home or retirement funds will need to be divided. However, the financial aspects of divorce can...
Steps to take after a divorce is finalized
When people get divorced, there may be a series of events that need to take place after their marriages officially end. For instance, it may be necessary for Oklahoma residents and others to change the name that is displayed on official documents. These documents may...
New investment vehicle presents new challenges in divorce
Divorce attorneys in Oklahoma are used to cases involving different types of assets in the martial estate, from real estate and small businesses to retirement accounts and mutual funds. But a new type of asset presents unique problems in dividing martial assets:...