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Oklahoma Child Custody Laws You Should Know
A court in Oklahoma may grant custody to one parent or both parents. The court will consider a request for joint legal custody and/or joint physical custody. If either or both parents request joint custody, they should jointly or separately submit a parenting plan to the court. Check to learn more.
In Oklahoma, the amount of child support a parent has to pay is based on income. Statutory guidelines determine the amount, but the parents or a judge can set a different amount, if the circumstances warrant it. Check to learn more.
Oklahoma awards custody of the child based on the child's best interests. In this, the court considers the physical and mental welfare of the child. The care of the child may involve a sole or joint custody, and judges have discretion in making this decision. Check to learn more.
Child Custody and Visitation in Oklahoma
Like other states, Oklahoma courts use the "best interests of the child" standard to decide child custody and visitation issues. This article answers some common questions about Oklahoma custody and visitation rules. Check to learn more.