Oklahoma Divorce Appeals Attorney

Divorce is never an easy process. Even when the couple involved tries to remain amicable, tension arises, and the communication can break down quickly. Whether you are divorcing in Tulsa after a long marriage with children, or you are a successful professional seeking a divorce and hoping to protect your Oklahoma City practice, when the outcome of your case does not reflect reality, an Oklahoma divorce appeals & appellate attorney is here to help.

Bundy Law: The Right Team for You

For years, the team at Bundy Law has represented individuals across Oklahoma in a range of family law cases and appeals, including divorce proceedings. Our Oklahoma family lawyers are deeply familiar with the inner workings of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals, serving clients at the Tulsa division location on South Houston Avenue and the Oklahoma City division, located on North Stiles Avenue.

Bundy Law is comprised of three legal partners, all of whom stand in their professional prime. Our main priority is to deliver the results our clients desire most. Both attorney Kathleen Egan and attorney Aaron Bundy are fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, while Mr. Bundy serves as Oklahoma’s only fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

These rankings, featured in some of the most prestigious legal directories, provide our clients with numerous advantages in family law appeal cases.

Aspects of an Oklahoma Divorce You Can Appeal

Oklahoma sees a current divorce rate of 3.3 cases per every 1,000 residents, with just under 15,000 divorces occurring in 2024 across the state, and 19.6% of these initiated by women.

While many of these cases will end in a way that is fair to both parties and satisfies many of their personal wishes, there are cases where the final ruling and decisions do not reflect the facts of the case. Depending on the nature of your case and the facts involved, there are several aspects of a divorce decree you can appeal in Oklahoma, including:

• Child custody
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Property division
• Distribution of marital debt
• Visitation rights

While you can appeal most any decision related to a final divorce ruling, you may only do so if certain factors are present. It is also important to remember that an appeal is not a re-trial of the original case, and your attorney will be limited to the law and evidence presented in the original trial, not on any new information that has possibly come to light.

How to Appeal a Divorce Decision in Oklahoma

Filing and winning an appeal is an extremely complicated process and should only be attempted with the help of a seasoned attorney. When seeking a divorce appeal, it’s helpful to understand that, in most cases, an appeal will not overturn the entire divorce decree. To seek an appeal, it is crucial that you and your attorney take the following steps:

• Decide what to appeal. Typically, an appeals case will work to address a specific aspect of divorce that you believe the original trial court ruled on incorrectly.
• File notice of appeal. You will then need to file an official notice of appeal. This will inform your ex-spouse, as well as the courts, that you intend to appeal.
• Prepare the record on appeal. You and your lawyer will then be responsible for requesting the preparation of the record necessary to support the appeal. It typically includes the official transcript of the original case and the clerk’s record.
• File the official appellate brief. Then, both you and your ex-spouse will be required to draft and file separate appellate briefs.
• Present arguments. Both parties and their lawyers will appear before a panel of judges or present their legal arguments regarding the appeal.
• Await review. Following the court date, you will await the appellate court’s decision, which can take several months, depending on the current caseload and the nature of your appeal.

FAQs

What Is Required for a Successful Divorce Appeal?

In Oklahoma, a successful appeal will require a firm understanding of the applicable family laws, the ability to identify any errors made during the original trial, and the ability to strategically present your argument and evidence to the court. While all these things can be attempted on one’s own, it is wise to seek the help of an experienced appellate attorney.

How Can an Attorney Help Me Through a Divorce Appeal?

At Bundy Law, we are highly experienced in family law appeals and offer the necessary representation to our clients to ensure their rights and interests are advocated for during the appellate process. We are here to provide you with the support you need to navigate the nuances of the appeals process and aim to achieve a result that protects your financial stability and rights as a parent.

What Are the Most Common Issues Regarding Spousal Support Raised in Divorce Appeals?

When someone seeks an appeal regarding a spousal support decision made during an Oklahoma divorce, the issues commonly addressed are the alleged fairness or adequacy of the support award and work to question how the court determined the financial situation of each spouse, their earning capacity, and the standard of living they were accustomed to during the marriage.

What Are the Grounds for Appealing a Divorce Decision in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, the grounds for appealing a divorce decision will often involve some kind of allegation relating to the misinterpretation or misapplication of certain family laws, an incorrect valuation of marital property and division of assets and debts, and any errors involving decisions regarding child support, custody, visitation, or spousal support.

Hire a Divorce Appeals and Appellate Attorney Today

If you find yourself ready to challenge a divorce decision, it is time to hire a divorce appeals and appellate attorney. At Bundy Law, our team is here to help you navigate all of the nuances and complexities of divorce appeals and work to ensure that your voice is heard above all the noise. Contact our offices today to learn more regarding our legal services and to schedule your initial appointment with our partners.