Oklahoma Alimony & Spousal Support Lawyer

In some divorces, one spouse may be awarded alimony (also known as spousal support or maintenance) to help them become financially independent after the marriage ends. The purpose of alimony is not to punish one spouse, but to provide temporary support to a spouse who has a demonstrated financial need. At J. Stewart Legal, we provide skilled representation to clients on both sides of the alimony issue, working to achieve a fair and just outcome.

Factors for Awarding Alimony in Oklahoma

Unlike child support, there is no set formula for calculating alimony. A judge has broad discretion and will consider several factors, including:

The demonstrated need of the requesting spouse.
The other spouse's ability to pay.
The length of the marriage.
The age, health, and earning capacity of each spouse.

Alimony is typically awarded for a limited duration to allow the receiving spouse time to acquire the education or job skills needed to become self-supporting.

How We Can Assist You

Negotiating Alimony Agreements: We work to negotiate fair alimony terms as part of a comprehensive divorce settlement.
Courtroom Advocacy: We build a strong case to argue for or against an award of alimony in court, presenting clear evidence related to the statutory factors.
Modification and Termination: We can help you seek a modification of alimony if there is a substantial change in circumstances or address termination of support upon events like remarriage.

Every situation is unique. At J. Stewart Legal, we tailor our alimony strategy to your needs and fight for a fair result.