SB829

Divorce; modifying permissible grounds for divorce; requiring court to consider degree of fault when entering certain orders; requiring court to order establishment of trust fund under certain circumstances. Effective date.

Failed·2/19/25
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Oklahoma SB829 modifies grounds for divorce, requires educational programs for divorcing parents, and mandates trust funds for children.

Oklahoma SB829 amends divorce laws by modifying permissible grounds for divorce, including adding unknown pregnancy and habitual drunkenness. It mandates that divorcing parents with children under 18 attend an educational program on the impact of divorce on children. The bill also requires courts to consider the degree of fault when entering certain orders and mandates the establishment of trust funds for children in certain divorce cases, with specific rules for access and penalties for noncompliance.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate: Judiciary Committee: DO PASS

2 Yea

RR

6 Nay

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History

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Failed in Committee - Judiciary

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading