Family Law

It's a question that comes up almost anytime a divorce involves division of real estate assets: "Who gets the house in a Muskogee, Oklahoma divorce?" This is probably because a house is one of the most expensive assets that you and your spouse own. When a house is marital property, it is likely that as a couple you had particular reasons to choose it for your home. Thus, … [Read more...] about Who Gets the House in a Muskogee Divorce?

Child custody and child support will be determined in court during a Muskogee, Oklahoma divorce. A judge will usually rule to involve both parents in their children's lives. This, even the divorcing parents of minor children must find ways to relate amicably in regard to the children. This is something each parent must work on if they plan to continue seeing their children. … [Read more...] about Four Things to Avoid During a Muskogee Child Custody Case

In Muskogee, Oklahoma, both parents are expected to pay for the upkeep of their children even when they do not live with their offspring; this is called child support. In an ideal situation, both parents are willing to support their children as required. Unfortunately, sometimes one of the parents may be unwilling or unable to play his or her role. Oklahoma Child Support … [Read more...] about How Can I Collect Child Support in Muskogee County if My Ex Does Not Pay?

An Oklahoma divorce court considers the best interests of a child when determining custody matters, which is usually why joint custody is favored. Muskogee courts assume that unless there are specific, compelling reasons, the best interests of a child are served when both parents have legal custody of the child. What is Joint Custody? When parents together make decisions for … [Read more...] about Muskogee Divorce Answers: What Does Joint Custody Mean?