Is alimony awarded in divorce proceedings involving military personnel?

Yes, alimony is typically awarded in divorce proceedings involving military personnel in Oklahoma. Alimony, sometimes referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a payment of money made to a former spouse after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to provide financial support for one spouse to maintain a quality of life similar to what they had during the marriage. In Oklahoma, the court typically considers several factors when awarding alimony including the length of the marriage, the needs of the party requesting the alimony, the financial resources of both spouses, the standard of living established during the marriage, and other such factors. When deciding alimony in a divorce involving military personnel, the court considers the same factors as any other divorce but may also take into account the level of pension and other benefits the spouse receives as a result of their military service as they may be considered a form of spousal support. Additionally, the court may take into account any rules and regulations related to the division of military benefits that come with a divorce. In any divorce proceedings, the court will generally attempt to maintain a fair balance between the two parties. Therefore, alimony will typically be awarded in a divorce involving military personnel in Oklahoma if the court determines that it is necessary to maintain the overall balance between the parties.

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