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Oklahoma
Divorce Forms
All the forms required
Filing for divorce in Oklahoma begins with collecting the state-required papers and filling them out, according to the individual circumstances. The basic divorce documents include:
Petition for Divorce With / Without Minor Children
Summons And Notice Of Injunction
An Affidavit of Domicile
Domestic Relations Cover Sheet
Pauper's Affidavit
Non-Military Affidavit
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act
Marital Settlement Agreement
Entry Of Appearance And Waiver
Financial Affidavits
Child Support Computation Form
Joint Custody Plan
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Temporary Orders
Motion for Default Judgment (in some cases)
Order to Set for Hearing on Default Judgment (in some cases)
Notice of Final Hearing
Decree Of Divorce With / Without Minor Children
The document list is not exhaustive. "Specific forms may be used in cases of domestic violence, such as motions for restraining orders." Additionally, "other forms may be excessive if they don't reflect the couple's situation." Cases involving minor children require additional paperwork including parenting plans and child support orders.
Steps to consider
Filing Requirements
Residency Requirements
Oklahoma Family Law requires that at least one of the spouses seeking divorce meets the state residency requirements. It's a mandatory condition for all divorces so that the court can have jurisdiction to issue decisions regarding a divorce.
The spouses are state residents if they have lived in Oklahoma for at least six months before commencing the action. If one spouse is in the military, they may file for divorce if they served within the state territory for six months before filing the Petition for Dissolution.
Grounds for Divorce
Oklahoma law provides twelve grounds for divorce, both fault and no-fault. The petitioner has to use one of the following reasons in the Petition:
Incompatibility;
Adultery;
Impotence;
Cruelty;
Abandonment for one year;
A wife was pregnant by another person who was not her spouse;
Fraudulent contract;
Habitual drunkenness;
Neglect to support;
Felony conviction and imprisonment;
Insanity and institutionalization for five years without a chance for recovery;
Getting an invalid divorce decree by a husband or wife outside Oklahoma.
Initial Filing
The petitioner can file for divorce in a district court in the county where they have been living for more than 30 days before taking action. They may also file in the county where the other party has lived for 30 days.
The initial papers that a petitioner must submit to the court clerk are a Petition for Dissolution and Summons or Entry of Appearance, Domestic Relations Cover Sheet, and a proposed divorce decree.
Filing Fees
Each person filing papers for a marriage dissolution must pay a filing fee of approximately $250. There may also be additional fees for paternity determination and copies of the original documents.
If a person cannot afford to cover the court fees, they may apply for a fee waiver by:
preparing and filing the Pauper's Affidavit form
providing financial proof of indigency
The costs may be waived entirely or partly or delayed for some period.
Serving the Respondent
After filing the paperwork with the district court, the petitioner must inform the respondent by delivering them copies of the papers. This process is known as "serving" the spouse.
Oklahoma laws generally forbid a petitioner to deliver copies in person. Instead, they need to hire a private process server, pay a deputy sheriff ($50 on average) or use certified mail.
The proof of service, the return receipt, or the acknowledgment of service must be filed with the district clerk.
Waiting Period
Couples with minor children must wait for at least 90 days before the judge can sign a final decree. This period is supposed to be a cooling-off time during which the spouses might resolve their differences and reconcile.
The waiting period is also intended for consulting a family therapist or going through educational seminars concerning divorce effects on children.
The judge might waive the 90-day requirement if both parties agree or there's a "good cause" such as abandonment or cruelty.
Finalizing a Divorce Case
After the waiting period ends, the spouses need to attend the court hearing and answer questions asked by the judge. After that, the judge will grant the divorce if all papers are in order and the terms are fair and just.
Couples with uncontested divorces can have a copy of their divorce decree the same day as their hearing.
If only a petitioner attends the hearing, they should send a copy of a decree to the other party and leave one for themselves.
Filing basics
Filing for Divorce
Oklahoma
How to get started
Filing for divorce in Oklahoma begins with collecting the state-required papers and filling them out, according to the individual circumstances. The basic divorce documents include:
Petition for Divorce With / Without Minor Children
Summons And Notice Of Injunction
An Affidavit of Domicile
Domestic Relations Cover Sheet
Pauper's Affidavit
Non-Military Affidavit
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act
Marital Settlement Agreement
Entry Of Appearance And Waiver
Financial Affidavits
Child Support Computation Form
Joint Custody Plan
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Temporary Orders
Motion for Default Judgment (in some cases)
Order to Set for Hearing on Default Judgment (in some cases)
Notice of Final Hearing
Decree Of Divorce With / Without Minor Children
The document list is not exhaustive. "Specific forms may be used in cases of domestic violence, such as motions for restraining orders." Additionally, "other forms may be excessive if they don't reflect the couple's situation." Cases involving minor children require additional paperwork including parenting plans and child support orders.
Custody Basics
Oklahoma judges can award different types of custody to one or both parents with minor children. The Court Orders will depend on the children’s best interest without regard to the gender of the parent.
The family court will choose one of the following custody arrangements:
Sole physical custody (the child resides with one parent while the other may have visitation rights).
Joint physical custody (the children live with each parent according to the agreed schedule).
Sole legal custody (all decisions about the child’s well-being are made by one parent).
Joint legal custody (parents are equally involved in the decision-making process).
The spouses can request joint custody by submitting a parenting plan. Each parent can come up with an individual plan or file it jointly. The document must include the arrangements about:
the child’s residence
child support
visitation schedule
medical costs
The judge will review each parent’s plan and issue a final document based on the spouses’ proposals, with possible corrections to meet the child’s best interests.
Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce means the couple has resolved their disputes before the court hearing. It also means that they can avoid hiring a divorce lawyer and represent their case independently before a judge.
Couples with amicable divorces must conclude a settlement agreement addressing such issues as property division (assets, debts, real estate, etc.), alimony, child custody, and child support.
A mutual agreement should conform to the following requirements:
the parties should divide property in a fair and just manner
custody of children should be in their best interests
child support should be determined using the state guidelines
An uncontested divorce is a fast and cheap way to end a marriage. It only requires the preparation of legal paperwork, which can be much easier with assistance from Divorce.com. This service helps prepare customized divorce papers, without stress or huge expenses.
Support Basics
Every underage child has a right to be financially supported by parents, even after their divorce. For this reason, the judge won’t issue a final judgment before resolving child support.
The amount of this payment in Oklahoma is calculated based on the Income Shares Model. It takes into account the combined gross income and the number of kids. If one of the spouses pays alimony, it is deducted from the gross income.
The monthly sum should be enough for such basic expenses as food, housing, education, transportation, clothing, etc.
Minor children will receive financial support until they turn 18 or after graduating from school, if they’re under 20 years old. The court may extend the support if the child is disabled and isn’t self-supported.
