Oklahoma City Alimony Attorneys

We Provide Legal Help for Spousal Support Matters 

Navigating alimony during a divorce can feel daunting, especially in Oklahoma where lack of a fixed formula means judges have wide discretion. From determining eligibility to negotiating fair terms, the role of an attorney is crucial. 

Self Legal Group provides compassionate, helpful legal counsel for matters concerning alimony in Oklahoma City and beyond. Whether you receive spousal support or are required to pay it, we can help you establish, modify, or enforce an alimony order.  

Contact us online or call (405) 451-3534 to learn more about your options for alimony in Oklahoma.

Factors for Determining Alimony in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, alimony is not automatically granted; rather, it is awarded based on need. 

The two primary factors used to determine spousal support are: 

1. whether one party has a need for spousal support that is connected to the marriage; and
2. whether the other party has the ability to pay spousal support to the party in need.

Other factors that may influence the court's decision include:

• length of the marriage;
• each spouse's income and earning capacity;
• standard of living during the marriage;
• health and age of each spouse; and
• contributions made to the marriage, such as child-rearing or supporting a spouse's education or career.

Self Legal Group is here to guide you through the alimony process, including securing temporary spousal support while your case is pending and negotiating alimony in lieu of property division. 

How We Approach Alimony Cases at Self Legal Group 

In matters of alimony, you need a skilled lawyer who can protect your interests while helping you navigate the Oklahoma civil and family courts. At Self Legal Group, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Here you will find a safe, comfortable, friendly atmosphere where your legal needs and wellbeing are our top priority. Our team includes a former Assistant Attorney General and recognized advocate for children’s rights, a former prosecutor who is an aggressive domestic rights advocate, business and property attorneys to protect your assets,  and estate law attorneys with more than 20 years of experience.

We intentionally foster a safe, judgement-free space where our clients are free to be vulnerable and open when discussing sensitive and personal issues related to their case. We want to help our clients not only understand the legal process but be actively involved in charting the best course of action to reach their goals. 

Securing Temporary Support Alimony in Oklahoma

Both temporary and rehabilitative alimony are awarded for a limited time while the receiving spouse works to become self-sufficient.  In deciding whether to grant temporary spousal support in a divorce, the court looks at two factors. 

• First, the court will determine the need for alimony by one party. This need is most often based on education and marketability in the workplace.
• Second, the court will look at the ability of the other party to pay alimony, examining the party’s net income after taxes and monthly expenses to determine whether they can pay the spousal support. 

The party with a need for support alimony must be able to show that their earning power is compromised, and that the compromise is connected to the marriage. This could look like one spouse forgoing educational growth or career opportunities to be a stay-at-home parent; alternatively, it could be a spouse foregoing their career to travel alongside, and in support of, their partner’s job. 

Our OKC alimony lawyers will work with you to establish need and negotiate a fair alimony payment schedule.

Property Division Alimony, or Alimony in Lieu of Property Division

Alimony in lieu of property division is given when one party receives an asset and pays the other party an equitable share of that asset. For example, if one spouse gets the marital home in the divorce, they may be required to make alimony payments to their ex-spouse to pay off the equitable value of the other person’s share of the asset. Alimony in lieu can be paid over time or in a lump sum. 

Contact Us for Alimony Help in Oklahoma City & Beyond

Dealing with a divorce can be difficult and overwhelming, especially when it comes to establishing support alimony. Hiring a lawyer can simplify the process, making it less stressful and easier to understand. Contact our Oklahoma City alimony attorneys today for the caring support and guidance you deserve. We accept credit cards and offer reasonable rates. 

To learn more about Oklahoma family law, visit our Family Law Information Center and FAQ page.