Muskogee Lawyer Blog
Can I File for Divorce in Muskogee if My Wife Moved Out of State With Our Children?
Spouses who are separating often want to put as much physical distance between themselves and the other spouse as possible, even moving out of state from Oklahoma. However, there are some limitations to a spouse’s ability to do that when children are involved. Relocation can cross the line into kidnapping when parents do not act […] Read more »Do I Have to File for Divorce if I Was In a Muskogee Common Law Marriage
A common law marriage is a legal marriage in Oklahoma, and as such, if involved in a common law marriage in Muskogee, you will need to go through the divorce process. Common law marriages often arise when cohabiting couples stay together for years and hold themselves out as a “married” couple. This almost always starts […] Read more »Help! My Ex is Living in Muskogee With a Lover and Collecting Alimony from Me
Alimony is always a difficult subject in a divorce. As needed as it often is, when emotions run high, alimony can be a touchy subject for both sides. But there are circumstances in which alimony, once ordered by the court, should be modified. Here is what you need to know about alimony modification and termination in […] Read more »How Can I Establish Oklahoma Father's Parental Rights if I Am Not Married to My Child’s Mother?
Paternity issues can be complicated. Oklahoma is a state in which paternity is presumed when parents are married. So if you and your wife have a child, you will be presumed to be the father absent other compelling evidence. Likewise, when a couple is unmarried and the woman bears a child, even if you are […] Read more »Can I Get an Oklahoma Child Support Modification if My New Job Pays Less Than I Made Before?
Child support changes sometimes. People want to give their children every advantage they can. They want their children to succeed in life. But these days — especially with a volatile economy — sometimes not all the changes that we experience are good ones, and Oklahoma families may need to seek out a child support modification. […] Read more »
