Oklahoma § 56-238.7 - Modification of final order to pay child support
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 56-238.7 — Modification of final order to pay child support, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-238.7. Modification of final order to pay child support
A final order of the Department of Human Services providing for
the payment of child support which has not been set aside on appeal
by the district court shall not be modified retroactively or payment
of all or a portion of the past due amount waived, except by mutual
agreement of the obligor and obligee or, if the child support rights
have been assigned to the Department or other entity, by agreement
of the Department or such entity.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 230, § 19, eff. Oct. 1, 1987.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 56-238.7
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 56-238.7 cover?
Section 56-238.7 ("Modification of final order to pay child support") 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 § 56-238.7?
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