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What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in Oklahoma?
An Oklahoma divorce may be granted if either party was an Oklahoma resident in good faith for at least 6 months prior to filing for divorce. (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 43, Marriage and Family … more
What Are the Laws in Oklahoma About How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
After a divorce, the court will divide property in a way that is just and reasonable, taking into consideration any valid agreements between the parties. (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 43 Marriage … more
What are Grounds for Divorce in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma recognizes the following grounds for divorce: (1) abandonment for 1 year; (2) adultery; (3) impotency; (4) when the wife was pregnant by another man at the time of the marriage; (5) … more

What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more
What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not … more

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