Divorce Archives - The Smith Firm – Family Law, Custody, Divorce

Financing Your Legal Needs: The Smith Firm Offers Financing with Flexible Payment Options

At The Smith Firm, we understand that legal expenses can be a significant concern for our clients. Whether you’re facing a family law issue, estate planning matter, or other legal challenges, we believe that financial limitations should not prevent you...

Divorcing the Devout: Advising People of Faith

Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is never easy, and for people of faith, it can feel like a more profound challenge—an emotional, spiritual, and practical crossroads. At The Smith Firm, we understand the weight of this journey and are here to provide legal guidance...

New Year, New Chapter: Transformation After Divorce in the New Year

Family Law, Self-Care

As the calendar turns to 2025, it’s a natural time to reflect on where you’ve been and where you want to go. If you’re facing divorce, custody issues, or other family law challenges, it may feel like the road ahead...

Understanding Alimony in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know

Alimony, Divorce, Family Law

Introduction If you are going through a divorce in Oklahoma, you may hear the word “alimony.” Alimony is money that one spouse may pay to the other after the divorce is final. It is not about punishing one person or...

How to Talk to Kids About Divorce

Child Custody, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Marital Issues, Self-Care

Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, not just for the couple involved but also for their children. For young children, particularly those around five and six years old, the concept of divorce can be confusing and scary. As...

Facing the Lies During Your Divorce

Abusive Marriage, Abusive Relationship, Divorce, Family Law, Self-Care

It's sad but true that your soon-to-be ex-spouse may lie about you to the Court during your divorce. Dealing with a spouse lying about you during a divorce process can be emotionally and psychologically taxing. However, knowing it's coming can...

Parallel Parenting: A Solution for Divorced Parents Struggling to Co-Parent

Child Custody, Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Divorce can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to co-parenting with an ex-spouse who is difficult or uncooperative. Traditional co-parenting, which involves close collaboration and frequent communication, can be nearly impossible in these situations. This is where parallel...

The Divorce is Filed. Is Reconciliation Possible?

Divorce, Family Law, Marital Issues, Self-Care

It is not at all uncommon to see a divorce proceeding initiated when one (or sometimes even both) of the parties isn’t wanting it. There is often one side that would like to see the marriage remain intact for any...

How to Respond to Hostile Messages from an Ex

Abusive Relationship, Child Custody, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Self-Care

Tired of dealing with digital explosions of hostility? Join the club. With the rise of electronic communication, it seems like everyone's got a bone to pick and a keyboard to pick it with. But fear not! There's a way to...

Personality Disorders in the Selfie Age: FOMO, and the Hollow World of Social Media

Abusive Marriage, Abusive Relationship, Family Law, Marital Issues, Self-Care

This is one post in a series of posts from The Smith Firm regarding personality disorders in marriage and divorce. This series is directed to those leaving a narcissistic relationship and the challenges that may be present in leaving, staying...