There is not a calculator or spreadsheet for determining alimony in Oklahoma. The law simply says this in 43 O.S. § 121: “Either spouse may be allowed such alimony out of real and personal property of the other as the court shall think reasonable, having due regard to the value of such property at the time of the dissolution of marriage. Alimony may be allowed from real or personal property, or both, or in the form of money judgment, payable either in gross or in installments, as the court may deem just and equitable.” That is all that it says.

If you are looking online at a website that claims to have a formula for calculating alimony or spousal support in Oklahoma, you are being misled. Alimony factors only come from decades of appellate cases.

The provisions of Benton County’s Standing Order are common sense. Neither party may harass, threaten, or injure the other. Neither party may sell property without an agreement or judicial permission. Neither party may remove the children from Arkansas without permission from the judge, except for short vacations. Neither party may cancel insurance of any type, nor may they change cell phones, utilities, or other necessities of life without permission from the Court. These orders are designed to minimize disruption during the many changes that occur during the transition of a family breakup associated with divorce. The provisions of the Standing Order are serious and meaningful, and any violation of any term or provision of the Order could result in serious, adverse consequences, including even jail time. 

In Oklahoma, the Automatic Temporary Injunction (ATI) is a court order established by statute at 43 O.S. § 110. It goes into effect as soon as a divorce petition is filed by a Petitioner and the documents are served on the Respondent. It is designed to protect both parties and to an extent maintain the status quo while the divorce proceedings are underway. It only applies to divorce cases and does not apply to paternity cases filed pursuant to the Uniform Parentage Act.

Text messages and emails can be important evidence in family law cases. There are apps that can be used to export text messages and emails to PDF format. Photos, videos, and audio recordings should be printed and saved on USB flash drives for use in court.

It is important to keep a record of parenting time, including when each parent has the child and when the other parent does not exercise their parenting time. Notes about parenting time and other events should be made close to the time they happened.

There are many actions you can take that seem counterintuitive or even uncomfortable but will position you for a successful outcome in a lawsuit. You cannot take anything for granted, and you cannot make assumptions. By being proactive and by communicating, you can put the other side on their heels early and often.

Co-parenting apps are used by parents but can significantly benefit minor children in several ways. Use of the app can reduce parental conflict, creating a less stressful and more stable environment for the child. By ensuring clear schedules for and communication about pickups, drop-offs, and activities, the apps reduce confusion and last-minute changes that would be unsettling for children. Consistent routines provide a sense of security and predictability for children, which is crucial for their emotional and social development.

Many parents are frustrated by oversight and lack of attention to detail in their child custody orders and parenting plans. We can help you upgrade your orders with comprehensive terminology and provisions to address the needs of your children and improve and enhance expectations between parents

Transparency and patience are important concepts when dealing with an unreasonable opposing party in a lawsuit. By being upfront about your position, evidence, and willingness to negotiate, you can signal that you're not playing games or hiding information.

By making good decisions early about who to hire as your counsel and what your desired outcome should realistically be for your type of case, you can make your money go further for your case.

Individuals with legal issues can find specialized lawyers by seeking referrals from other attorneys, utilizing the few legitimate online legal directories such as Chambers and Partners or The Best Lawyers America, or searching academy or fellowship directories like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers or the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

A "Chess, Not Checkers" concept emphasizes strategic, long-term thinking and planning over short-term gains and reactive decision-making.

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We are aggressive about our professional development and stay on the cutting edge of the art and science of trial advocacy.

There may be strategic reasons about whether and when to issue written discovery requests or to send notice to the opposing party to appear and testify in a deposition. Each method has its strengths and weaknesses.

Our lawyers have advanced training for written discovery and depositions, including best practices training for depositions from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. We have a complete library about depositions in all manner of civil cases, including helpful DVDs that we share with clients to help them prepare for their depositions.

Our clients leave successful mediations satisfied because they walk out with a complete packet of signed agreed court orders. We leverage our advanced, sophisticated document-generation technology before and during mediation sessions so that both sides can review and sign the agreement in the form of a complete court order.

Our document-generation process gives clients a competitive advantage throughout their cases. Our document drafting process is accurate and blazing fast.

Our trial lawyers have obtained extraordinary settlements in catastrophic injury and other civil justice claims.

A contempt charge is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly by either side, as the accuser has a high burden of proof and the accused faces potential jail time.

A large part of considering whether or not to assert the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is about risk-assessment. If a protective order has been filed against you or if a divorce or family law case has been filed accusing you of domestic violence or child abuse or neglect, then you have been accused of criminal activity.

Child support calculators are designed to work for incomes ranging from upper-middle class to below the federal poverty level. The formulas cease to work when incomes exceed a certain amount per month. When your income exceeds your state’s child support ceiling, the court has discretion to make an “upward deviation” and require additional child support beyond the maximum obligation in the child support calculator.

C-suite executives often receive a variety of compensation packages beyond traditional salary and bonuses. An expert is often needed to find and value compensation plans in a divorce involving a business executive.