What Can I Do If My Spouse Refuses To Pay Support?

You can make your spouse appear before the court. Once there, the judge may find your spouse in contempt of court and your spouse may be put in jail or fined. The judge may issue a wage assignment and garnish your spouse's paycheck. In doing so, then the support payments are taken directly out of your spouse's paycheck. The court may also levy or take your spouse's property such as real estate or bank accounts. In addition, if your spouse fails to pay child support for one year or more or the amount of back support owed is greater than $5,000.00 or your spouse has moved outside of Oklahoma, the District Attorney's Office may file criminal charges.

Other Oklahoma Family Law FAQs

Q: Who Can Get Married In Oklahoma?
A: In general, in order to get married in Oklahoma, a person must be unmarried and at least 18 years old. If the person is under 18 years of age, they can generally get … More
Q: Does Oklahoma Allow Or Recognize Same Sex Marriages?
A: No. Oklahoma does not allow same sex marriages. In addition, a marriage between persons of the same gender performed in another state shall not be recognized as valid … More
Q: Do I Need A Marriage License Before I Get Married?
A: Yes. Under Oklahoma law, no one can get married and no one can perform or solemnize a marriage ceremony in Oklahoma without a marriage license being first issued by … More
Q: What Do I Need In Order To Get A Marriage License?
A: In general, you will need the following: Cash or a money order in the amount of $50.00. However, if the applicants show proof of premarital counseling, … More
Q: What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Oklahoma?
A: Oklahoma recognizes the following 12 grounds for divorce: Abandonment for one year; Adultery; Impotence; When the wife, at the time of marriage, was pregnant with … More
Q: How Long Do I Have To Live In Oklahoma Before I Can File For Divorce?
A: The petitioner or the respondent in an action for divorce or annulment of a marriage must have been an actual resident, in good faith, in Oklahoma, for six (6) months … More
Q: How Long Does A Divorce Take In Oklahoma?
A: The court may grant a final order in an uncontested divorce that does not involve children, in as little as 10 days after the filing of the initial petition for … More
Q: If My Spouse And I Agree On Everything, Will I Have To Appear In Court?
A: As long as you and your spouse agree on all issues, then only one of you must appear in court. The person appearing will have to raise their hand and take an oath then … More
Q: If I Need To Go To Court, Will I Have To Testify Before A Jury?
A: No. All Oklahoma divorce cases are heard and decided by a judge only.
Q: How Long Must I Wait Until I Can Remarry After I Am Divorced?
A: You can not remarry or cohabitate with a member of the opposite sex for 6 months after the final divorce order is issued.