Child custody and Parenting education program / Restoration of former name & Restriction on remarriage

Parenting education program:

In all court actions involving children under the age of 18, both parents are required to complete an education program covering the impact of parental conflict on children and ways to work through the various issues to do what is best for the children

Child custody:

When parents can't agree, the court will consider what will be in the best interests of the physical and mental and moral welfare of the child when determining custody. If a child is at least 12 years old, the court may take the child's preferences into consideration when determining the custody and visitation arrangements.

Custody may be awarded to either parent or to both parents jointly. The court requires the parents to file a plan for the continued care, custody, and control of their children with their divorce or legal separation. Such a plan needs to include, at a minimum, provisions for the child's living arrangements, visitation rights, child support obligations, school placement, and medical and dental care.

In disputed cases, if the court determines that domestic violence, stalking, or harassment has occurred, there is a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child's best interest to reside with the parent who is not the perpetrator of such behavior.

Restoration of former name:

If either spouse's name was changed as a result of the marriage, they may have their maiden or former name restored when the dissolution of marriage is granted if so desired.

Restriction on remarriage:

If a former spouse is still living, you must wait 6 months before you can get remarried, unless it is with your former spouse. It is also unlawful to get remarried in another state and cohabitate in Oklahoma during this six month period. A violation of the remarriage provision is deemed bigamy and a person violating the cohabitation restriction if guilty of adultery.

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