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This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody, meaning courts will generally assume that shared parenting time and decision-making are in a child's best interest, unless evidence proves otherwise. This presumption can be overcome by a preponderance of the evidence, which means more likely than not. The bill also creates a rebuttable presumption that sole custody is in the child's best interest if a parent has committed child abuse, domestic violence, stalking, or harassment, or if a parent is required to register as a sex offender. In such cases, the child would be presumed to be better off living with the parent who is not the perpetrator. The bill updates existing laws regarding child custody, defining terms like "child abuse," "domestic violence," "harassment," and "stalking" to clarify these circumstances. It also specifies that a parent's absence or relocation due to domestic violence will not negatively impact their custody or visitation rights. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1580&Session=2600