Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma

In any divorce procedure, children and property distribution are the core issues. The divorcing partners desire that the life of their children should not be spoiled due to the divorce. In order to fulfill this need, they have to reach an agreement regarding the child support, child custody and visitation issues. Parents have better knowledge than the court while deciding children's future.

In Oklahoma, the Petitioner is the divorcing partner who files the action. The Respondent is the divorcing partner who offers a response to the action. The District Court of the county is the venue for filing the action.

Grounds of Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma

General grounds

• Gross neglect.
• Wife pregnant due to person other than husband at the time of marriage.
• Habitual intemperance.
• Fraud.
• Inhuman and cruel treatment.
• Confinement for incurable insanity for 5 years.
• Abandonment for a year.
• Adultery.
• Impotence
• Foreign divorce not recognized in this state.

No-fault grounds

• Incompatibility.

Residency requirements of Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma

• One or both the divorcing partners must be residents of this state for 6 months prior to filing.

One of the below mentioned counties are selected for filing the action.

• County wherein the Respondent resides.
• County in which the Petitioner has resided for minimum 30 days.

Forms needed for Uncontested Divorce in Oklahoma

• Decree of Divorce: When the court signs this form, the marriage is terminated.
• Notice of Final Hearing: After the hearing is scheduled, this form is given to the Respondent.
• An Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service: If the Respondent decides to waive service of process, then, this form is filed.
• A Child Support Worksheet: This form consists of calculation of support on the basis of state guidelines.
• A Child Support Schedule: This form is related to child support, when it is applicable.
• Financial Affidavits of the Petitioner and the Respondent: The finances of both divorcing partners are included in this form.
• A Marital Settlement Agreement: This form comprises of the terms and conditions of the distribution and division of marital property.
• Verification: This form fulfills the intention of authentication of the Petition.
• An Automatic Temporary Injunction Notice: This form commands the partners to avoid the following.
  • Removing minor children from the state.
  • Dissipation of marital assets.
  • Harassing each other.
• A Petition for Divorce: This is used for identification of the parties and stating the relief that is sought.
• A Domestic Relations Cover Sheet for the Petitioner and the Respondent: The profiles of the divorcing partners in the action are included in this form.

Duration of divorce

In an uncontested divorce in Oklahoma that does not involve minor children, it is possible to finalize the divorce in almost 10 days from the date of filing of the petition. If minor children are involved, then, generally there is a waiting period of 90 days between the filing date of the petition and the date on which divorce can be granted by the court.

Divorce Papers