At Self Legal Group, we began as a firm that offered family law in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area, and we have since expanded into other areas, such as bankruptcy and personal injury law. However, we still have a passion for helping people who need a family...
Adoption is one of the most selfless acts you will ever do. You are making the life-changing decision to bring a child into your family that is not biologically yours — one who needs a home desperately. By filling that need, you are changing your life and the child's...
A happy marriage is hard work. Unfortunately, a marriage cannot always sustain itself based upon love alone. Healthy partnerships require effort, boundaries, and effective communication if they are to succeed. If you’re found yourself Googling divorce lawyers, this may be a sign that your marriage has run its course. However, before you decide that there is no hope for your…
Divorce can feel like an isolating process, especially if you were raised by parents who remained married your entire life. However, it’s important to realize that divorce isn’t anything to be ashamed of. Divorce is incredibly common in the United States, and several factors may cause it. Here are some statistics about divorce in the United States. DIVORCE AND MARRIAGE…
Divorce is hard on everyone. It is hard calling it quits on someone you thought was going to be your lifelong partner. It is hard for your children to deal with. It is hard going through the process and sorting out all of the details. But, sometimes divorce is for the best, and no matter why you are getting divorced,…
In our last blog post, we touched upon the concept of temporary orders in a divorce. We know that the idea of temporary orders can bring up some confusion and a lot of questions. You may be wondering what a temporary order is when it is appropriate, and what a temporary order hearing looks like. At Self Legal Group, PLLC in…
JUST TELL THEM: BEING UPFRONT WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT DIVORCE Divorce is awful — for everyone. No matter how mutual divorce is, the act of divorce can be devastating for everyone involved; things are changing and a house is being split in two. But though the idea of splitting up from your ex is sad for you, it could be…
HOW TO TELL YOUR CHILDREN DIFFICULT NEWS Unfortunately, telling your kids that you are getting a divorce is not the same as telling them their dog “ran away.” No, the process is a lot more complicated and painful for everyone involved. Because telling your kids that you are getting a divorce can be so painful, you want to make sure…
LEAVE YOUR UNHAPPY MARRIAGE In part one of this blog series, we discussed some of the reasons why leaving an unhappy marriage is better for you and your family. We will continue our list, as well as recommend a legal office to help you achieve a divorce as quickly and painlessly as possible. 6. DON’T LET PEOPLE HOLD YOU BACK…
WHY LEAVING IS BETTER THAN STAYING IN A BAD MARRIAGE Being married can offer a couple of such bliss in life. But though you both felt bliss at one time, that does not mean it is a permanent state. Unfortunately, time can change people, and spouses can grow apart and want different things. The strain on your relationship can cause…