2016 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 43. Marriage and Family
§43-112.6. Awarding of attorney fees and costs – Victim of domestic violence or stalking.
In a dissolution of marriage or separate maintenance or custody proceeding, a victim of domestic violence or stalking shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs after the filing of a petition, upon application and a showing by a preponderance of evidence that the party is currently being stalked or has been stalked or is the victim of domestic abuse. The court shall order that the attorney fees and costs of the victimized party for the proceeding be substantially paid for by the abusing party prior to and after the entry of a final order.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 307, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 112.4 of this title to provide consistency in numbering.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Oklahoma may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
