Oklahoma § 43-105 - Petition and summons
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 43-105 — Petition and summons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-105. Petition and summons
A. A proceeding for dissolution of marriage, an annulment of a
marriage, or a legal separation shall be titled "In re the Marriage
of _______ and ______".
B. The initial pleading in all proceedings under this title
shall be denominated a petition. The person filing the petition
shall be called the petitioner. A responsive pleading shall be
denominated a response. The person filing the responsive pleading
shall be called the respondent. Other pleadings shall be
denominated as provided in the Rules of Civil Procedure, except as
otherwise provided in this section.
C. The petition must be verified as true, by the affidavit of
the petitioner.
D. A summons may issue thereon, and shall be served, or
publication made, as in other civil cases.
E. Wherever it occurs in this title or in any other title of
the Oklahoma Statutes or in any forms or court documents prepared
pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Statutes, the term
“divorce” shall mean and be deemed to refer to a “dissolution of
marriage” unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires.
R.L. 1910, § 4964. Amended by Laws 1973, c. 262, § 6, operative
July 1, 1973. Renumbered from § 1273 of Title 12 by Laws 1989, c.
333, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 400, § 3,
eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2003, c. 302, § 1, emerg. eff. May 28, 2003.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 43-105
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 43-105 cover?
Section 43-105 ("Petition and summons") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 43-105?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 43-105 apply to my situation?
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