Oilfield Divorces

Oilfield divorces get nasty—fast.

Not because people are worse out here.

Because the money moves faster than the paperwork.

And when it hits the fan, both sides want to control what’s left.

I’ve seen it too many times:

A rig hand gets served after a 14-day hitch.

A business owner’s joint bank account disappears overnight.

Or worse—a mineral interest “accidentally” signed over.

Here’s why this happens, and how to stay ahead of it:

Don’t wait.

Start protecting early.

Track every check.

Save your contracts.

Keep real property records.

Understand what’s community.

Separate business from marriage.

Know who controls the accounts.

Get ahead of emergency restraining orders.

Don’t assume your name guarantees ownership rights.

It happens fast.

It happens ugly.

But it doesn’t have to be a disaster—if you plan like it’s coming.