Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Monday, December 30, 2019. January has the unfortunate connotation of being known as divorce month by some in the legal community. This is thought to be because of people looking at the new year as an opportunity for new beginnings and fresh starts. The decision to divorce may be a mutual one as couples who may have been married for many years realize they have grown apart. This can be particularly true for many older couples in Oklahoma whose children have grown and they may find they just don’t

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Marriage is typically entered into with a vow that is not supposed to be broken except by death. While the overall divorce rate has declined in Oklahoma in recent years, almost half of all marriages still end in divorce. The reasons for divorce may be different in each case and most people acknowledge that a couple should not remain in an unhappy marriage nor remain together for the sake of the children. There are other myths that largely do not hold true. Property division and

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Divorce has been depicted by the entertainment industry for years as a long, drawn out and contentious process as depicted in the 1989 movie “The War of the Roses.” In recent years, divorce, even among the wealthy and famous, has occasionally been a more civilized affair. In addition to being more civilized, divorces are frequently not as drawn out in Oklahoma. As such, when children are involved, the impact on them may be less traumatic. One of the most publicized recent divorces was the Jeff

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. While the divorce rate in Oklahoma and around the nation is on the decline, it is actually increasing among couples aged 55 and older. As these couples are nearer to retirement age, the issue of retirement and finances becomes a crucial consideration when contemplating divorce. It is certainly more important than for a younger couple who may have many earning years ahead of them. A late-life divorce can have a significant impact on a couple’s retirement plans should they decide to divorce. Maintaining two households

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. In Oklahoma and elsewhere, marriage is a contract entered into by two people who are intent on forming a partnership that they believe will endure for the rest of their lives. In roughly 50% of cases, the end comes sooner as about half of all marriages eventually end in divorce. Marriage is hard and full of ups and downs. When do the ups and downs give way to the need for divorce? The toughest questions can involve the well-being of children. Many couples believe it