SB1452

Oklahoma SB1452 establishes a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody in divorce and separation cases.

Oklahoma SB1452 amends child custody laws to create a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody in divorce, legal separation, or annulment cases. The court must consider joint custody unless it is not in the best interest of the child. The bill also updates statutory language to ensure neither parent is preferred based on gender and that there is no preference for private or public schooling in custody decisions. The court must ensure children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents and encourage shared parenting responsibilities. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026.