Oklahoma § 43-120.2 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 43-120.2 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-120.2. Definitions
As used in the Parenting Coordinator Act:
1. “Parenting coordinator” means an impartial third party
qualified pursuant to subsection A of Section 120.6 of this title
appointed by the court to assist parties in resolving issues and
deciding disputed issues pursuant to the provisions of the Parenting
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 43. Marriage and Family
Coordinator Act relating to parenting and other family issues in any
action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, or
guardianship where a minor child is involved; and
2. “High-conflict case” means any action for dissolution of
marriage, legal separation, paternity, or guardianship where minor
children are involved and the parties demonstrate a pattern of
ongoing:
a.
litigation,
b.
anger and distrust,
c.
verbal abuse,
d.
physical aggression or threats of physical aggression,
e.
difficulty in communicating about and cooperating in
the care of their children, or
f.
conditions that in the discretion of the court warrant
the appointment of a parenting coordinator.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 407, § 9, eff. July 1, 2001. Amended by Laws
2003, c. 302, § 6, emerg. eff. May 28, 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 43-120.2
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Section 43-120.2 ("Definitions") 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.
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