Archive for January 2015
What is the relationship between divorce and taxes?
As tax season looms, recent divorcees in Oklahoma may have many questions. After all, divorce is a life-changing venture that can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their taxes. Here are some of the most important things Oklahomans should know about divorce and taxes. First of all, divorcing couples may be interested to…
Read MoreWhen to honor the child’s preferences after divorce
Even the best of divorces can be hard on a child. Children in Oklahoma depend on their parents to provide them with a safe and stable home environment, especially after a big life change such as divorce. The needs of the child vary depending on how old the child is, as well as their personality…
Read MoreWhen is child support considered past due in Oklahoma?
Whether it is referred to as child support arrearages, arrears, delinquencies or simply past-due support, falling behind on child support payments in Oklahoma can be a serious situation. There are legal penalties for delinquent payments, which is why it is crucial to know when payments are considered past due. When a court orders child support…
Read MoreOklahoma billionaire appeals divorce ruling
Divorces involving high-profile individuals in Oklahoma often capture the attention of residents. Yet there are messages to be gleaned from these high-asset divorces that can be applied to just about anyone going through the end of a marriage. Oklahoma oil magnate Harold Hamm, the billionaire CEO of Continental Resources, has recently appealed the ruling in…
Read MoreFootball coach takes guardianship of orphaned student athlete
There are times in Oklahoma when minor children are in a situation in which they might need to live with people other than their parents. There could be a variety of reasons as to why this situation might occur. There could be domestic abuse, illness or numerous other reasons for a guardianship action to be…
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