In order to file for a divorce in Oklahoma, residency requirements must be met for the court to accept the case. If the court discovers it does not have jurisdictional rights to hear the case it will not be accepted or it will eventually be dismissed. read more
Typically, you can be divorced in Oklahoma if you have been a resident of Oklahoma for at least six consecutive months before filing a petition for divorce with the district court. read more
Under Oklahoma law, you must provide copies of all documents to the non-filing spouse, referred to as "service" of the divorce paperwork. To achieve "service" you can use the sheriff's department or hire a private process server to deliver the documents in person. read more