Divorce Jurisdiction

What is the name of your state? Oklahoma

I live in Oklahoma, the wife ran off to California. Her residency requirement to file in CA will be met in February. Would it be better for my interests to file before that time in Oklahoma? Secondly, if I do file in Oklahoma and then leave the state, how would that impact divorce proceedings in Oklahoma?

Also, anyone have any direct knowledge good or bad of these Pre-Paid Legal plans?

Thanks

It depends. If you're planning on moving to CA, then it makes sense to let her file in CA. If you're planning on staing in OK or moving to another state, you're best off filing in OK and finishing it all off before moving.

(edit) Prepaid legal plans are pretty much a waste of money for anythign but the most basic of legal needs (i.e. getting a will drawn up).

BullsRFun said:

I live in Oklahoma, the wife ran off to California. Her residency requirement to file in CA will be met in February. Would it be better for my interests to file before that time in Oklahoma?

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There is no way for anyone here to answer that question without a LOT more facts. For example, the largest issue is that California is a community property state, while Oklahoma is not. That means you have to look at any assets that you have, both individually and jointly, to determine what impact if any the differences might have.

Secondly, if I do file in Oklahoma and then leave the state, how would that impact divorce proceedings in Oklahoma?

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You would have to remain in Oklahoma for the FULL duration of the process.

Also, anyone have any direct knowledge good or bad of these Pre-Paid Legal plans?

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For information on them, go to:
http://www.canlaw.com/prepaidlegal.htm
http://www.wahm.com/boards/Forum59/HTML/000080.html
http://w3.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=5088
http://www.state.sc.us/consumer/mat...repaidlegal.PDF
http://www.thestreet.com/stocks/mel...d/10103691.html
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com...d/net-based.htm

More detail would be, mid-August I came home from work to the house we'd just sold, she was gone, house cleaned out, sale proceeds likewise gone.

Maybe I'm wrong I think it would be better under those circumstances to file in OK.

What if any benefit would there be to filing a legal separation at this time rather than for divorce?

Thanks

None. You'll pay for a sep, and then a divorce, so it will end up more expensive in the long run.

File in OK now. Make her come back and forth for the court dates.

midwest gal said:

I disagree with stealth2 about the prepaid legal plans.

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Nothing like putting a plug in for yourself, huh??
Doesn't matter. Your post will be gone tomorrow.