Straightforward answers to the questions we hear most. Have one that is not here? Reach out, your first consultation is always free.
Yes. Brice | Roberts offers a free, confidential initial consultation. You can meet with Stephanie by phone or video. There is no obligation.
No. Our office is in Oklahoma City, and we represent families across all of Oklahoma, and we offer virtual meetings throughout the area.
It depends on your situation. An uncontested divorce where both spouses agree is far less expensive than a contested case that requires negotiation, discovery, or trial. We discuss fees openly during your free consultation so you know what to expect.
Yes. Brice | Roberts is a solo practice by design. You work directly with Stephanie Brice-Roberts from your first call to your final order, not a rotating cast of associates.
Yes. Oklahoma allows no-fault divorce, most commonly on the ground of incompatibility, so you do not have to prove wrongdoing by your spouse. Oklahoma also recognizes certain fault-based grounds.
Generally, at least one spouse must have been a resident of Oklahoma for six months and a resident of the county where you file for thirty days before filing. We can confirm whether you meet the requirement.
An uncontested divorce with no minor children can often be finalized after a waiting period of about 10 days. With minor children, Oklahoma requires a 90-day waiting period. Contested divorces take longer, often several months or more. Read our full guide.
In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on all major issues such as custody, support, and property. In a contested divorce, the spouses disagree on one or more issues and the court may need to decide them.
Oklahoma courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child. Judges weigh factors such as each parent's relationship with the child, stability, and the ability to meet the child's needs. The law does not favor mothers over fathers. Learn more.
In Oklahoma, a child who is 12 or older may be allowed to express a preference about custody, but the judge still makes the final decision based on the child's best interests.
Oklahoma uses an income shares model based on both parents' gross incomes, the number of children, and parenting time. Childcare and the children's health insurance costs are also factored in. See the guidelines.
Yes, but not automatically. You must ask the court, and you generally need to show a material, permanent, and substantial change in circumstances since the last order. Read more on modifications.
No. Alimony, or spousal support, is not automatic. Oklahoma courts have discretion to award support that is reasonable, just, and equitable, weighing factors such as need, ability to pay, and the length of the marriage. Learn how it works.
Oklahoma is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property is divided fairly, though not always 50/50. Separate property, such as assets owned before the marriage, is generally not divided. What about the house?
Every situation is different. Tell us about yours and Stephanie will give you a clear, honest answer, by phone or virtual meeting anywhere in Oklahoma.