Grounds for Divorce in Oklahoma

Most couples file no-fault to reduce conflict and cost. Fault grounds exist but require proof and usually add time without guaranteeing different financial outcomes.

No-Fault Ground

Incompatibility allows a divorce without proving misconduct. This keeps the focus on property division, alimony, and, if applicable, parenting arrangements.

Fault Grounds

Oklahoma recognizes grounds such as adultery, abandonment, extreme cruelty, habitual drunkenness or drug use, imprisonment for a felony, impotency, certain fraud or bigamy, and other statutory grounds. Filing on fault typically means more evidence and hearings.

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FAQs

Do I need to prove fault in Oklahoma?
No. Most divorces proceed on incompatibility.

Can fault change the outcome?
Sometimes as one factor, but results usually turn on financial facts and children’s best interests.

Is legal separation available?
Yes. You can pursue separate maintenance if you want court orders without ending the marriage.