The Petition for Divorce must declare the appropriate Oklahoma grounds upon which the divorce is being sought. In Oklahoma, there are 12 grounds for divorce.

Abandonment for one (1) year

Adultery

Incompatibility

When the wife, at the time of her marriage, was pregnant by another that her husband

Extreme cruelty

Fraudulent contract

Habitual Drunkenness

Gross Neglect of duty

Imprisonment of the other party in a state or federal penal institution under sentence thereto for the commission of a felony at the time the petition is filed

Insanity for a period of five (5) years

Gross neglect of duty to support

Impotency

After your petition is filed, a summons is issued by the Court Clerk notifying your spouse that the divorce has been filed. According to okbar.org, "Unless your spouse has singed a waiver, or is missing and service by publication is proper, your divorce papers will be turned over to a Deputy of the Sherriff's Office or a special officer appointed by the court to serve the papers."

Once the papers are served, the spouse has 20 days to file an answer, traditionally through a lawyer, in court.

Question and Answer for filing in Oklahoma:

Can I file for divorce without assistance of an attorney?

 

• Yes, however, we would never recommend anyone to file without assistance of an attorney. Especially if there is any significant assets, debts or children.
• If children are involved, you would need professional help for the best result. If you file without an attorney , be prepared to hire one later to correct the errors. We would help you in any way you need us to.

What documents do I need?

• There is anywhere from ten to twenty other documents that may be required throughout the filing process.
• Petition for Divorce and Decree of Divorce are the first documents you need.
• A few of these other documents are: Domestic Relations cover Sheet, Verification Marital Settlement Agreement, Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, and Notice of Final Hearing.