Divorce Lawyers in Oklahoma City

Guiding Oklahoma Families Through the Divorce Process Since 2009

Are you going through a divorce or custody battle? You deserve to work with an attorney who cares; someone who can offer straightforward and insightful counsel in a comforting and caring environment. At Mazaheri Law Firm, we are focused on providing exceptional representation to help you move forward from your divorce with peace of mind and security.

We have a team of multicultural and multi-lingual team of divorce attorneys and staff who can be your trusted advisers and pillar of strength through this tough time. No dispute is too difficult or complex for our experienced minds. Having worked with clients from all walks of life and handled cases ranging from high net worth divorce to inter-state custody cases, we bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each case.

Call us today at (405) 645-6022 or contact us online to request your initial consultation.

Whatever challenges your divorce involves, we will take a thoroughly values-driven, client-centered approach. Our Oklahoma City divorce attorneys make it a point to regularly meet with clients to personally speak with them about their case, understand their options, and know at all times how their case is progressing. Don't hesitate to see how we can put our experience to work for you.

How to File for Divorce in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the steps to file for divorce are as follows:

1. Meet the residency requirement: One spouse must have been a resident of Oklahoma for at least six months before filing for divorce.
2. File a petition for divorce: The spouse who wants to initiate the divorce process must file a petition for divorce with the court. This document must include information about the marriage, the grounds for divorce, and any requests for relief, such as custody, property division, and alimony.
3. Serve the petition: The petition must be served on the other spouse, either by personal delivery or by mailing it to the last known address.
4. File a response: The other spouse has 20 days to file a response to the petition.
5. Attend a hearing: After both spouses have filed their responses, a hearing will be scheduled to address any unresolved issues. The court may also order mediation to help the parties reach an agreement.
6. Obtain a divorce decree: Once all issues have been resolved, the court will issue a divorce decree, which is a final order that legally terminates the marriage.

It is important to note that Oklahoma is a "fault" state, which means that the court must find that one party is at fault for the breakdown of the marriage in order to grant a divorce.

Requesting a Waiver of Service for Divorce

According to Oklahoma law, a dissolution of marriage can be agreed to with a waiver of summons. If two parties decide it is in their best interest to agree to property division, visitation and custody, they can resolve their case quickly and minimize the financial burden of attorney fees. Additionally, the time it takes to get a divorce is significantly reduced: Without children, a divorce can take as little as 10 days; With children, a divorce can happen in 90 days contingent upon the completion of a mandatory parenting course unless waived for good cause shown. However, in this type of divorce, an attorney can only ethically represent the interests of one party.

If the parties cannot come to an agreement, the divorce is considered a “contested” divorce, and the parties will have to commence filing a petition of dissolution of marriage through the process below.