When retirement accounts are involved in a divorce, one of the most important—and often misunderstood—tools is the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). If you are going through a divorce in Tulsa, understanding…
One of the most common questions clients ask at Tulsa County Lawyers Group is whether Oklahoma is a “mother’s rights” state. The short answer is no. By statute, Oklahoma is a gender-neutral…
In family law, a court order isn’t just a suggestion—it is a mandate. When one party fails to follow the clear instructions laid out in a divorce decree or custody order, the…
If a Parent Refuses to Follow the Custody Order in Oklahoma the courts will punish the offender. Child custody orders are designed to protect the best interests of your children and create…
A parenting plan in a child custody case is critical to your success. When parents in Oklahoma go through a divorce or custody dispute, one of the most important documents the court…
The State of Oklahoma takes allegations of domestic abuse or other situations that place a child in imminent risk of harm very seriously. The courts have very specific requirements that must be…
If you’re needing to file for divorce, it can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been through the process before. Oklahoma has specific laws and procedures that cover the handling of divorces,…
Picking a new name after divorce is possible, but you must file it correctly. In Oklahoma, a spouse who took their partner’s last name during marriage has the legal right to restore…
Receiving alimony while employed isn’t impossible, but you must meet certain criteria. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a court-ordered financial payment that one spouse provides to the other after a…
If you have a protective order and divorce case in Tulsa County both cases will be consolidated as one. Courts commonly consolidate this type of case to streamline proceedings, prevent conflicting rulings,…