In re the Marriage of J.N. v. L.N.

Tulsa, Oklahoma family law lawyers represented the parties in a divorce.





Oklahoma law

provides for both fault-based and no-fault (incompatibility) divorces, requiring a 6-month residency for the filer. Marital property is subject to equitable distribution, meaning a fair, but not necessarily equal, division of assets and debts acquired during the marriage. There is a mandatory 90-day waiting period if children are involved, though this can be waived under certain conditions.

Grounds for Divorce

Oklahoma recognizes both fault and no-fault grounds for divorce.



Fault Grounds: Adultery, abandonment for one year, extreme cruelty, habitual drunkenness, gross neglect of duty, and others.



No-Fault Grounds: Incompatibility of the parties, which is a no-fault ground indicating a complete breakdown of the marriage.



Residency and Filing



Residency: You must have lived in Oklahoma for at least six months before filing for divorce.



Filing: A Petition for Dissolution of Marriage must be filed with the district court.

Service: You must properly serve the filed papers on your spouse through a process server, sheriff, or certified mail.



Waiting Periods



No Children: A divorce can be finalized as quickly as 10 days if there are no children involved and the parties agree on all issues.

Children Involved: A mandatory 90-day waiting period begins from the date of filing before a final order can be issued. This period can be waived if neither spouse objects or if they've completed counseling and the court finds it unlikely they will reunite.



Property and Alimony



Equitable Distribution: The court will divide marital property (assets and debts acquired during the marriage) in a fair and just manner, which is not necessarily 50/50. Separate property (owned before marriage) is generally not subject to division.



Factors Considered: Courts consider factors like marriage length, earning capacity, and non-financial contributions to the marriage, such as child-rearing.

Alimony (Support): A spouse may be entitled to alimony, and it can be terminated or modified if the recipient remarries or begins living with a romantic partner.



Explore Alternatives: Consider if counseling or mediation might be helpful.

File a Petition: Prepare and file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

Serve Your Spouse: Ensure your spouse is properly notified of the proceedings.

Seek Legal Counsel: Navigating Oklahoma's divorce laws can be complex, and a lawyer can provide crucial support and legal guidance.

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE, STATUS ON PO-2023-3518 AND PO-2023-3528, RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO SETTLE ARE BEFORE THE COURT.



SWORN JURISDICTIONAL TESTIMONY TAKEN FROM RESPONDENT.



AGREED DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE SIGNED; CHILD SUPPORT COMPUTATION SIGNED; JOINT CHILD CUSTODY PLAN SIGNED; JUDICIAL ORDER OF PROPER CONDUCT FOR SEPERATED OR DIVORCED PARENTS SIGNED.



PO-2023-3518 DISMISSED BY AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES; ORDER OF DISMISSAL SIGNED; COSTS WAIVED.



PO-2023-3528 DISMISSED BY AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES; ORDER OF DISMISSAL SIGNED; COSTS WAIVED.

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NORTON, LADEANA



09-04-2025



AGREED DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE



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