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Divorce Law Oklahoma City

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Divorce Law Oklahoma City

A divorce can be a long process. The key to minimizing the length of your case is proper preparation.

Office Location Information

6303 N. Portland Avenue
STE 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

8:30 am – 5:30 pm

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Every divorce is unique and the circumstances of each case will affect how long the process lasts. Each case can include several different stages.

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Divorce Petitions

To obtain a divorce, you must first petition a court for a judgment of divorce.
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Discovery

The process of gathering information to help build and strengthen your case.
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Settlement

Cases often settle on the day of the trial and sometimes even during the trial.
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Trial

Less than 5 percent of all divorces go to trial, but this figure varies significantly based on factors such as salary, length of marriage, and the wife’s occupation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to live in Oklahoma City before I can file for divorce?
Is there a mandatory waiting period in Oklahoma City before a divorce can be granted?

There are mandatory waiting periods from the date the Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage Petition is filed before it can be granted.

If there are no minor children involved there is a mandatory waiting period of 10 days.

If there are minor children the waiting period is 90 days, which can be waived upon agreement of the parties and a showing that the waiver is in the best interest of the minor child(ren).

How can I serve my spouse in Oklahoma City? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication?

You can serve your spouse in a number of ways:

1) via certified mail, restricted to the recipient;
2) by process server (recommended); or
3) by sheriff.

If you are unable to serve your spouse by any of the means above, you may serve process by publishing notice. If you must serve by publication, we recommend The Journal Record as the publication of choice.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Oklahoma City?

In order to properly file for divorce you will need a Petition setting out the request for divorce/dissolution of marriage and the grounds for the request (i.e. adultery or irreconcilable differences), as well as a Summons and a Notice of Automatic Temporary Injunction.

Most courts in Oklahoma City will require a Civil Cover Sheet be filled out and filed as well.

Where do I need to file for divorce in Oklahoma City?

You will always file for divorce/dissolution of marriage in the county or district court for the county in which you live.

In Oklahoma County, the District Court is located at 320 Robert S. Kerr Ave. in downtown Oklahoma City.

For other locations, please consult the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network website.

How much are divorce filing fees in Oklahoma City?

To file for a divorce/dissolution of marriage, and pay to have the Summons issued, the filing fees will be $181 if you do not have an attorney representing you. The filing fee increases by $10 if an attorney represents you.

Are there any Oklahoma City-Specific laws that are different from how other family law cases around the state are handled?

Yes. Many counties have different rules and procedures for handling divorce/dissolution of marriage actions.

It is important to consult the Rules for the Oklahoma District Courts and the Local Rules of each district prior to filing for a divorce/dissolution of marriage.