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SB 829

Divorce; modifying permissible grounds for divorce; requiring court to consider degree of fault when entering certain orders; requiring court to order establishment of trust fund under certain circumstances. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dusty Deevers

Oklahoma bill requiring fault consideration in divorce orders and mandatory trust fund establishment in certain cases; failed in Judiciary Committee.

Failed in Committee - Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 829

Legislative bill overview

SB 829 modifies Oklahoma's divorce law by altering the grounds for divorce, requiring courts to weigh fault when making financial orders, and mandating the establishment of trust funds in certain divorce cases. The bill progressed through initial readings but failed in the Judiciary Committee on February 19, 2025.

Why is this important

Divorce law directly affects property division, custody arrangements, and financial obligations for thousands of Oklahoma residents annually. Changes to fault considerations and trust fund requirements could significantly alter how courts distribute marital assets and protect dependents, particularly children.

Potential points of contention

  • Fault-based considerations: Reintroducing fault as a factor contradicts the no-fault divorce trend adopted by most U.S. states; could incentivize litigation and increase court costs for divorcing parties
  • Trust fund mandates: Requiring automatic trust establishment raises questions about funding mechanisms, who controls assets, and whether one-size-fits-all trusts serve diverse family situations effectively
  • Grounds modification specifics: The bill's language on permissible divorce grounds is unclear from the summary; could restrict access to divorce or create lengthy waiting periods depending on implementation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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