Oklahoma Divorce Legal Questions

She didn't have to sign anything, so I don't know how she could be "tricked." It may not be her native language, but she should know enough English at this point to understand what is going on. But if she was "tricked," she will have to go to the courthouse to look at the documents and see if they were filed.... Read More

You can expect to walk away with custody of your child and child support. Without knowing the amounts of money involved, it is difficult to say but I would not count on an alimony award with a 4-year marriage and no income from the other spouse save and except a medical payment from the military. The money that was acquired during your marriage should be split.... Read More

He married her for apparently legitimate reasons. If the marriage isn't working, he needs to divorce her. If he doesn't want to do that, then he should stop seeing you and try to make the marriage work. You have no legal leg to stand on and he sounds like he just uses women for his convenience. There is no law to protect you. You're carrying on an affair with a married man. What her family wants etc. is all cultural stuff and none of it has any legal validity. And you have no claims. He and his wife will have to make a decision about the marriage.... Read More

Arizona is a community property state. If you are on the deed to the property the presumption is that you have a one half interest in the equity in the home. that is the difference between what the house is worth and what is owed to the mortgage company for the mortgage. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to review your rights.... Read More

If your father has been served, rather than start a new action, he file an answer in the action where he was served, and if appropriate, file a counterclaim and have it served on the petitioner or the counsel for the petitioner. Even if he filed a new action, he would need to answer the action where he was served. So filing an answer or an answer and a counterclaim would be the more appropriate course for him.... Read More

I am not clear on your reference to index number. Do you mean the case number assigned by the clerk's office at the time the petition was filed? You indicate your father was served with a divorce petition, and perhaps additional pleadings. Your father needs to retain counsel or be prepared to timely file his response to the pleadings he was served. This is a very short time frame, so time is of the essence.... Read More

You bring up a number of points that cannot be answered in one fell swoop. I would suggest you obtain the services of an attorney even if it is just to look over the paperwork. I would not leave the marital home as you will never be able to get back in if you do. Your infidelity should not be a factor as Alaska is a no-fault state which means whatever you did short of domestic violence is not what the court will focus on. If there was domestic violence during your marriage you should let the court know and it could affect his visitation with the children. For all of the rest of the issues I would hire counsel. I would not enter any agreement with him without getting another opinion or what the attorney advises.... Read More

The basis for a dissolution in Arizona is that your marriage is irretrievably broken, with no prospect of reconciliation. Only one of you has to agree with that statement. With respect to the minor children of a relationship the issue is foremost and always the best interest of the child or children. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to review this matter.... Read More