Daily Divorce and Family Law Update

Many divorces leave parents guessing who pays for medical bills, school costs, extracurriculars, or braces. In this five-minute Oklahoma-focused episode Jeff Hensley breaks down how courts treat "extra" expenses, what language to include in parenting plans and orders, and practical steps parents can take now to avoid fights and protect their finances and kids. You'll learn how courts distinguish r...

In five minutes Jeff Hensley explains how hidden or underreported income can change the outcome of child support, alimony, and property division in Oklahoma and gives clear, court-ready steps you can take right now. This episode identifies common hiding tactics (off-the-books cash, inconsistent tax returns, side gigs, shifted expenses), the specific records and questions that matter to judges, and...

Relocating with a child raises immediate legal and practical questions—especially in Oklahoma courts where the child’s best interest and notice rules matter. In this five-minute monologue Jeff Hensley walks listeners through the essential steps a parent should take before, during, and after a planned move: the legal standards courts use for relocation decisions, how and when to give proper notice,...

Dating during separation or a pending divorce raises real legal and practical questions for Oklahoma parents. This episode gives a calm, courtroom-focused rundown of what judges actually consider, how dating can show up in evidence, and sensible steps to protect your children and your legal position. You’ll get three clear, usable points: the legal boundaries (custody, protective orders, relocatio...

In this five-minute monologue, Jeff Hensley breaks down the custody-modification process in Oklahoma into concrete, usable steps. You’ll learn what qualifies as a "material change," how judges evaluate requests, which documents and evidence matter most (school records, communication logs, changes in work or residence), and the difference between emergency temporary orders and standard modification...

If you’re heading into a custody dispute, what you record in the weeks and months before court can change outcomes. This episode gives a concise, practical playbook for creating clear, credible parenting-time and communication records that hold up in Oklahoma family courts. Jeff explains exactly what facts matter (dates, times, who was present), low-friction ways to capture them (apps, notebooks,...

Facing a co-parent who ignores or actively violates a custody or visitation order is one of the most stressful parts of separation. In this 5-minute episode Jeff Hensley breaks down clear, practical steps Oklahomans can take to enforce custody and visitation orders without escalating conflict: documenting violations, filing enforcement motions and contempt proceedings, contacting appropriate agenc...

If you have an upcoming custody hearing in Oklahoma, five minutes of focused preparation can change how the judge sees you and your case. In this episode Jeff Hensley breaks down the essentials: what judges actually look for under Oklahoma’s best-interest standard, the specific documents and types of evidence that matter most, and courtroom behavior that helps — not hurts — your credibility. This...

In this focused five-minute episode Jeff Hensley walks listeners through the immediate, practical financial steps to take in the first 72 hours after deciding to separate. This episode gives a prioritized checklist: which accounts to secure, how to preserve income and debt records, quick moves to protect children’s expenses, and which narrow legal steps (temporary orders, emergency relief, preserv...

Jeff Hensley walks listeners through a practical, courtroom-focused look at co-parenting apps and shared digital tools: what courts will consider, how to preserve records that help (not hurt) your custody case, and simple rules to protect privacy and credibility. This episode explains the difference between informal communication and admissible evidence, gives concrete steps to save and authentica...