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OK HB1749
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sally Kern
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Each judicial district must recruit volunteers and offer the educational program frequently enough to ensure parties can attend within a reasonable timeframe
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Allows each judicial district to adopt local rules governing the program's implementation
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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