Oklahoma § 43-102 - Residence of plaintiff or defendant
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 43-102 — Residence of plaintiff or defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-102. Residence of plaintiff or defendant
A. Except as otherwise provided by subsection B of this
section, the petitioner or the respondent in an action for divorce
or annulment of a marriage must have been an actual resident, in
good faith, of the state, for six (6) months immediately preceding
the filing of the petition.
B. Any person who has been a resident of any United States army
post or military reservation within the State of Oklahoma, for six
(6) months immediately preceding the filing of the petition, may
bring action for divorce or annulment of a marriage or may be sued
for divorce or annulment of a marriage.
R.L. 1910, § 4963. Amended by Laws 1939, p. 2, § 1, emerg. eff.
April 10, 1939; Laws 1957, p. 82, § 2; Laws 1961, p. 64, § 1, emerg.
eff. Aug. 7, 1961; Laws 1965, c. 284, § 1, emerg. eff. June 24,
1965. Renumbered from § 1272 of Title 12 by Laws 1989, c. 333, § 1,
eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 400, § 1, eff. Nov. 1,
2002.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 43-102
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 43-102 cover?
Section 43-102 ("Residence of plaintiff or defendant") 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 § 43-102?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 43-102 apply to my situation?
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