§43-551-107. Priority

PRIORITYIf a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this act is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the court’s calendar and handled expeditiously. Added by Laws 1998, c. 407, §...

§43-551-106. Effect of child custody determination

EFFECT OF CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATIONA child custody determination made by a court of this state that had jurisdiction under this act binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with Section 8 of this act...

§43-551-105. International application of act

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION OF ACTA. A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for purposes of applying Articles 1 and 2 of this act.B. Except as otherwise provided in subsection C of this section, a child custody...

§43-551-104. Application to Indian tribes

APPLICATION TO INDIAN TRIBES.A. A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act, is not subject to this act to the extent that it is governed by the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act.B. A court of this...

§43-551-102. Definitions

DEFINITIONSIn this act:1. “Abandoned” means left without provision for reasonable and necessary care or supervision;2. “Child” means an individual who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age;3. “Child custody determination”...