How long do you have to be separated before divorce in Oklahoma?
How long do you have to be separated before divorce in Oklahoma?
If you have not lived in Oklahoma for six (6) months then you may file for an action called separate maintenance or legal separation. This will allow you to receive much of the relief that a divorce action provides: property division, custody, child support, and alimony.
How do I file for divorce in Oklahoma County?
In order to file for divorce in Oklahoma, either you or your spouse must be a resident of Oklahoma for at least 6 months. You may file in the District Court in the county where you have resided for at least 30 days, or in the county where your spouse resides.
How much is an uncontested divorce in Oklahoma?
One unavoidable cost of an Oklahoma divorce is the fee to file. Oklahoma’s divorce filing fee varies slightly in Oklahoma County, for instance, the cost of filing for divorce with or without minor children involved is $183.70. Other counties in Oklahoma have similar costs, varying by five or ten dollars.
