Tulsa, OK Divorce Attorney Office

30 days.

For a divorce with minor children, there is a 90-day waiting period from the date the Petition is filed.

For an uncontested divorce without minor children, there is a 10-day waiting period from the date the Petition is filed.

The length of time for a divorce cannot be predicted. It could occur anywhere from 10 days to a couple years, depending on whether there are minor children, the complexity of the issues, and the level of agreement between the parties.

A party may be properly served in Tulsa County through a private process server, service through the sheriff’s department, or certified mail with the return receipt signed and filed with the court. Additionally, a Waiver of Service can be signed and filed with the court clerk.

Service by publication is allowed when stated in the petition or by affidavit filed with the court stating that despite due diligence service cannot be made by other means.

Service shall be made by publication of a notice, signed by the court clerk, one day a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper that is authorized by law to publish legal notices in the county where the Petition is filed. The Tulsa World is authorized to publish legal notices in Tulsa County.

You must file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with a cover sheet and a summons. The cover sheet is available on the Tulsa County District Court website.

You must file for divorce at the Tulsa County District Court located at 500 S. Denver. The court clerk is located on the 2nd floor of the building and there is a specific desk for family relations.