OKLAHOMA DIVORCE PAPERS WITH EXPLANATIONS

The documents listed below are the primary documents for a Oklahoma uncontested divorce. You will notice that some of the documents apply with children. If you do not have minor children, these documents are typically not required.

Understanding the Oklahoma Divorce Papers:

• Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (Petitioner): The Domestic Relations Cover Sheet identifies the petitioner and profiles the parties in the action.
• Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (Respondent): The Domestic Relations Cover Sheet identifies the respondent and profiles the parties in the action.
• Petition for Divorce: The petition identifies the spouses, motions the court fro the divorce, states the grounds of the divorce, and the relief sought by the petitioner.
• Automatic Temporary Injunction Notice: The Automatic Temporary Injunction Notice enjoins the parties from harassing each other or dissipating marital assets and prohibits them from improperly removing minor children from the state. It is basically a notice that outlines the rules of behavior up until the divorce becomes final.
• Verification (for Petition for Divorce): The verification, signed by the petitioner, attests that the allegations and facts in the petition are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge.
• Marital Settlement Agreement: This agreement entered into between a husband and a wife establishes the terms and conditions of their divorce and resolving such matters as property division as well as custody, visitation and child support, if applicable.
• Schedule for Visitation of Minor Children: This schedule shows the visitation and parenting time routine for the noncustodial parent. the court expects a well designed plan as to who will have the child(ren) for which holidays and the number of days/overnights the noncustodial parent will have the child(ren).
• Financial Affidavit (Petitioner): The petitioner completes this notarized financial statement that presents information to the court for use in determining the correct amount of child support based on the Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines. The affidavit profiles the finances of both parties and the marriage. It also shows the court that each spouse has disclosed this information to one another prior to the divorce becoming final.
• Financial Affidavit (Respondent): The respondent completes this notarized financial statement that presents information to the court for use in determining the correct amount of child support based on the Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines. The affidavit profiles the finances of both parties and the marriage.
• Child Support Schedule: The Child Support Schedule is referenced in the worksheet.
• Child Support Worksheet: The Child Support Worksheet shows the calculation of support based on state guidelines.
• Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act: This declaration certifies that the parties comply with the UCCJEA and establishes the place of residence of minor children involved in the action.
• Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service: The respondent accepts receipt of the Petition for Dissolution, enters an appearance, and waives the formal service of a summons. Signing the form means that the action can move along uncontested. This saves money by avoiding proper service and helps sped up the process.
• Request for Final Hearing: The petitioner files this request for a final hearing.
• Order Setting Final Hearing: This court order sets the date of the final hearing.
• Notice of Final Hearing: Filed by the Petitioner, the Notice of Final Hearing gives the Respondent proper notice of the final hearing (location, date and time).
• Decree of Divorce: This is a court order signed by a judge that ends the marriage. It will often incorporate the terms set forth in the Marital Settlement Agreement.