Streamline The Divorce Process With a Jurisdictional Affidavit
Hi there, this is Jay Bills, the Okmulgee Attorney with the Wirth Law Office, and I’m here to talk to you about part of a family law case that can, it’s called a jurisdictional affidavit. Now, at the end of a case, especially in a divorce, there usually has to be testimony that’s given in open court, in front of the judge, you know, that you are married, whether a child is not, whether she’s pregnant or not, bankrupt. There’s a general list of questions and testimony that we have to ask.
However, depending on your circumstances, being present in court may not be financially feasible for you, you know, if you’re out of state or out of the country. We certainly want to be able to take that testimony and give it to the judge in the most convenient form possible, sometimes via video. But there are a lot of courts nowadays that will take a jurisdictional affidavit, and so we can ask you the same questions, you can answer it, you have it notarized, and we can file it with the court.
How Can a Jurisdictional Affidavit Help You?
By filing a jurisdictional affidavit with the court, you may be able to waive your appearance in court. This can be particularly advantageous if you are traveling from out of state and want to avoid taking time off work and incurring travel expenses just to attend a court hearing. With a jurisdictional affidavit, you can provide your testimony more conveniently and cost-effectively.
If you are out of state and looking to get divorced in the state of Oklahoma, a jurisdictional affidavit may be a helpful solution for your situation. To learn more about how this process works and whether it may be beneficial for you, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jay Bills, the Okmulgee Attorney at the Wirth Law Office. Contact us today for a consultation.
Call for a Low-Cost Consultation
If you have any questions or are considering using a jurisdictional affidavit in your family law case, give Jay Bills, Okmulgee Attorney, a call at 918-756-9600. We offer low-cost consultations to help you understand your legal options and make informed decisions about your case. Don’t hesitate to reach out for personalized assistance today.
