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OK HB2732

OK HB2732
Marriage; dissolution; Oklahoma Bar Association; standard forms; Administrative Office of the Courts; access; effective date.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to marriage; amending 43 O.S. 2021, Section 105, which relates to dissolution of marriage; directing the Oklahoma Bar Association to prepare standard forms; directing the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide access to forms; providing that standardized forms are not required; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Oklahoma law regarding divorce (legally called "dissolution of marriage") proceedings by directing the Oklahoma Bar Association to create standard forms for completing divorce-related paperwork and requiring the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide online public access to these forms. The bill clarifies that while these standardized forms will be created in plain, understandable language, their use will not be mandatory in court proceedings. The bill also makes a technical clarification that throughout Oklahoma statutes, the term "divorce" should be understood to mean "dissolution of marriage" unless the specific context indicates otherwise. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, and primarily aims to make divorce-related legal documentation more accessible and easier to understand for individuals navigating the legal process without necessarily requiring them to use the standard forms.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Civil Judiciary (on 02/06/2025)

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