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What is an Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma?

An uncontested divorce is one in which both spouses have reached an agreement on all the major issues, such as property division, division of debt, child custody, child support, and spousal support.

A contested divorce is one in which the spouses cannot reach an agreement on the major issues and, as a result, the court will have to decide the final outcome on the disputed issues.

In either type of divorce, the process starts by one spouse filing for divorce.

Benefits to an Uncontested Divorce

Save Money: Spouses save a significant amount of money in an uncontested divorce versus a contested divorce.

Save Time: The paperwork is streamlined, avoiding lengthy court hearings and negotiations.

Save Mental Health: An uncontested divorce results in a much easier and less stressful legal process.

We created our Oklahoma online divorce service to maximize these benefits. Ready Divorce LLC provides the lowest price online divorce service in the market with the fastest results. You receive your divorce papers three days after completing our online questionnaire so you can file your divorce promptly.

How to File for Divorce Without a Lawyer

Our online divorce service makes it easy to file for divorce without a lawyer. There is no requirement that you have a lawyer to file for divorce in Oklahoma. In fact, in many Oklahoma counties, more than half of all divorces are filed and completed without any lawyer involvement. Once you sign up to use our online divorce service, you simply fill out our online questionnaire to begin your divorce paperwork. It can either be filled out on your own or with your spouse's help. We provide our customers with all the paperwork needed to file and complete your divorce along with detailed instructions for every step of the process. We even include the documents to WAIVE YOUR FILING FEE FOR FREE!

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The first step of the process is to ensure you meet the state's residency requirements to file for divorce in Oklahoma>

Oklahoma Residency Requirements:

At least one of the spouses must have lived in the state of Oklahoma for a minimum of 180 days prior to filing a divorce action. [Oklahoma Statute §43-102]. ​It’s not difficult to prove residency. For example, any one of the following items will establish residency - a valid state driver’s license, ID card, or voter’s registration card.

Oklahoma divorce papers should be filed:

(1) in the county where defendant resides, or (2) if filed in the county where only the plaintiff resides, then plaintiff must reside in the county for at least 30 days prior to filing. [Oklahoma Statute §43-103].

Detailed court-filing instructions are included with your completed divorce papers, so that you know how the process works. It may be necessary to follow up if any issues in your documents arise after you file your initial paperwork. We offer you the flexibility to make small adjustments to your divorce forms when you use our online divorce service. Our online divorce service is designed to make your divorce as easy and stress-free as possible.

Grounds for Divorce in Oklahoma

The most commonly used ground for an uncontested divorce in Olahoma is incompatibility. No wrongdoing is admitted by using incompatibility as grounds for divorce. There are 12 grounds for divorce under Oklahoma law:

Abandonment for at least one year. Adultery. Impotence. When the wife, at the time of marriage, was pregnant with another man’s child and the husband was not aware of the pregnancy. Extreme cruelty. This generally involves physical or emotional abuse. Fraudulent contract. This occurs when one spouse lied about or withheld information from the other spouse that would have prevented the other spouse from going through with the marriage. Incompatibility. This is Oklahoma’s “no fault” ground for divorce and only requires that differences have arisen between the spouses resulting in the marriage no longer being sustainable. Habitual drunkenness. Gross neglect of duty. This ground may be used when a spouse refuses to fulfill his/her marital obligations or otherwise provide his/her spouse with basic necessities. Imprisonment for a felony. Divorce granted in another state when such divorce is not recognized in Oklahoma. Insanity for a period of 5 years

Child Custody and Visitation in Oklahoma

Legal Custody in Oklahoma

Legal custody refers to who makes or participates in the major decisions regarding the raising of the child. Legal custody is determined based on what is in the child's best interest. [Oklahoma Statute §43-109]. Joint Legal Custody is where both parents have the right to participate in making the major decisions affecting the child. Sole Legal Custody is where only one parent has the right to make decisions affecting the child. In Oklahoma, joint legal custody is presumed to be in the child's best interest unless proven otherwise. [Oklahoma Statute §43-110.1].

Physical Custody in Oklahoma

Physical custody says who the children will primarily reside with and the other parent will have visitation as discussed below.

In Oklahoma, the non-custodial parent generally has the same visitation rights regardless of whether sole custody or joint custody is ordered in the divorce decree. There are exceptions to this general rule of course, such as when there is a history of domestic violence.

Visitation

Visitation can be any schedule agreed upon by both parents and can be changed at any time provided both parents are in agreement. Basically, the parents are in control of visitation provided they both agree to it and it is in the best interest of the child. If the parents cannot reach an agreement on visitation then the court will require the parents to follow a specific schedule that is determined by the court. The state provides guidelines on visitation and many parents find it easier to just go by the standard guideline visitation schedule. This will be explained in more detail in your divorce papers.

Child Support

Child support is set based on the state-mandated guidelines. Using a Oklahoma child support calculator is best for determining the amount of child support to be paid. The child support calculator uses the child support guidelines prescribed by Oklahoma law. [Oklahoma Statute §43-118]. In the event that you and your spouse cannot agree on this issue, the court will use the same calculation as the basis for determining the support obligation. Our online divorce service provides you the guidelines and a child support calculator during your questionnaire. Child support in Oklahoma generally terminates at the age of 18. However, if the child is attending high school full-time, the support obligation continues until the child graduates or reaches age 20, whichever comes first. [Oklahoma Statute §43-112].

Questions and Answers

Do I have to pay a filing fee?

Yes, unless your filing fee is waived by the court, you have pay the filing fee, which is about $180. However those that are unemployed or on a fixed income may apply to have their filing fee waived by the court. Service members are alao often granted permission to file their divorce e papers without having to pay the filing fee.

How long will my divorce take?

Between 10-90 days. Oklahoma has two different mandatory waiting periods depending on whether or not there are minor children. If the parties do not have minor children together, then a 10-day waiting period applies that begins when the initial petition is filed. If there are minor children, then a 90-day waiting period applies. This means the court cannot finalize any divorce until after the applicable waiting period has expired. The actual time it takes will largely depend on how quickly you and your spouse complete and file all the necessary paperwork and the judge's schedule.

What documents are needed to file for divorce in Oklahoma?

(1) Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, (2) Summons, and (3) Civil Cover Sheet.

Additional documents are needed if spouses have minor children together. Our online divorce service will provide you all of the forms needed for the entire divorce process along with detailed instructions for every step. If you have any questions along the way, you may also schedule a call with one of our legal professionals who will walk you through the process.

Can I file for divorce in Oklahoma if my spouse lives in another state?

Yes. If your spouse lives outside of Oklahoma, then as long as you satisfy the state's residency requirement, you may file in the state.