Oklahoma § 56-235 - Payments to Department of Human Services
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-235 — Payments to Department of Human Services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-235. Payments to Department of Human Services
Any court ordering a party in a civil case to make payments for
the support or maintenance of a child may direct, and upon
application of the Director of the Department of Human Services, the
court shall direct, that such payments be made to the Department of
Human Services which shall be disbursed according to federal
regulations. The court's order, or payments made pursuant thereto,
shall not affect the amount of such assistance payments so long as
the custodian of the child makes all reasonable efforts, when
necessary, to cause the court's order to be obeyed. If payments are
not made by such party as directed by the court, the Director of the
Department of Human Services may file and prosecute in the case an
application to have the party cited for contempt of court, or other
pleading to secure a compliance with the court's order. Provided,
the authority of the Director of the Department of Human Services to
take such action shall not affect the right or responsibility of the
custodian of the child to take, or excuse her or him from taking,
similar action. The Oklahoma Commission for Human Services shall
have authority to adopt such rules and regulations as it deems
necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 165, § 3, emerg. eff. April 11, 1968.
Amended by Laws 1988, c. 326, § 17, emerg. eff. July 13, 1988.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-235
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-235 cover?
Section 56-235 ("Payments to Department of Human Services") 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 § 56-235?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 56-235 apply to my situation?
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