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OK HB1749

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kern

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma divorce law to require both parties to attend an educational program about divorce's impact on children when seeking a divorce based on incompatibility if minor children are involved

  • Modifies 43 O.S. 2001 Section 101 to add incompatibility as grounds for divorce with the proviso that couples with minor children must complete the educational program

  • Each judicial district must recruit volunteers and offer the educational program frequently enough to ensure parties can attend within a reasonable timeframe

  • Allows each judicial district to adopt local rules governing the program's implementation

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Marriage and family; modifying certain divorce requirements; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Laid over

3/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/16/2011
Judiciary2/8/2011

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