Bill > SB1708

This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint custody and equally shared parenting time are in the best interest of a child, meaning courts should assume this is the best arrangement unless proven otherwise by a preponderance of the evidence. It also creates a stronger presumption, rebuttable only by clear and convincing evidence, that sole custody with the parent not subject to certain registrations is in the child's best interest if a parent is required to register under laws like the Sex Offenders Registration Act or similar state laws, or if child abuse, domestic violence, stalking, or harassment has occurred. The bill defines these terms and clarifies that a parent's absence or relocation due to domestic violence should not negatively impact custody decisions, emphasizing the safety and well-being of the child and the victimized parent as primary considerations. This legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1708&Session=2600