ALIMONY

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Divorce
• Paternity
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Visitation Rights
• Visitation Enforcement
• Modification
• DHS
• Guardianship
• Relocation
• Property Division
• Alimony
• Mediation
• Grandparent's Rights
• Child Abductions
• Military
• Emergency Hearings
• VPO's
• Domestic Abuse
• Contempt
• Step-Parent Adoptions

FATHER'S PARENTAL RIGHTS
LAW CENTER
4117 NW 122nd, Suite B
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Phone:       405.752.1300
Fax:         405.752.1705

_ WILL I HAVE TO PAY ALIMONY?

Support alimony is intended to provide for the support of a spouse upon divorce. When awarded, it is usually for a set monthly amount for a specific period of time. It cannot be awarded indefinitely. One basis for an alimony award is that it should be for “transitional” purposes.  This means that alimony should help cushion the economic impact from married to single life.  There is no exact formula for an alimony award.  Each case is determined upon its own specific facts.

In Oklahoma, Alimony is based upon "need" and "ability to pay."  A person requesting support alimony must present evidence to prove the following:

(1) he/she “needs” it.  This means that his/her expenses exceed his/her other resources from employment, child support, etc.); and

(2) the other party has the economic ability to pay it.

Support alimony generally terminates upon the remarriage or death of the recipient or the death of the payor. It can be modified or terminated upon the cohabitation of the recipient with a person of the opposite gender or upon significant economic change of the parties.

Unless the parties agree differently, Alimony is treated as income to the recipient and is excluded as income of the payor for income tax purposes. It is not generally dischargeable in bankruptcy. Under the law, support alimony can be awarded to either the wife or husband, even though husband’s rarely make such a request.


We can assist you in identifying legal issues concerning Alimony in your case.  For additional information regarding the financial aspect of a Divorce, please see our Property Division page.


If you have any questions for us, or would like information about setting up an appointment, please Click Here. 

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                                    "ATTORNEYS HELPING DADS"          

Thank you for visiting our site.  We are the original Father's Parental Rights Law Center, established by Oklahoma Attorneys Jay F. McCown and Tamra A. Spradlin with the mission to give Dads a voice in Court.  Our Attorneys have over 38 years of experience representing Fathers in Family Law litigation including: Divorce; (Contested and Uncontested), Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Modification, Visitation Enforcement Issues; DHS cases, Guardianship, Relocation and Paternity.  We understand the concerns of Fathers and will work to protect and preserve your rights to your  child(ren). 

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Cities and Counties we serve:  Our office is conveniently located in Oklahoma City, and we provide legal representation in all 77 counties in the state of Oklahoma.   If you are unable to travel to Oklahoma City to meet with one of our attorneys, we offer a telephone appointment for your convenience. 

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4117 NW 122nd, Suite B, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120 
Jay F. McCown, Tamra A. Spradlin