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§ 90.4. Children born out of wedlock--Change of name

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10. Children

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 10. Children (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 3. Paternity Proceedings
10 Okl.St.Ann. § 90.4
§ 90.4. Children born out of wedlock--Change of name
Currentness
A. At any time after a determination of paternity, the mother, father, custodian or guardian of the child may file a motion requesting the court to order that the surname of the child be changed to the surname of its father. The court shall thereafter set a hearing on said motion. Notice of the filing of the motion and the date of the hearing shall be served by process on all parties.
B. If, after said hearing, the judge finds that it is in the best interest of the child to bear the paternal surname, the court shall enter an order to that effect which shall include findings of fact as to each issue raised by the parties.
C. The practice, pleading, and proceedings as set forth in this section shall conform to the applicable rules prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure.1

Credits

Laws 1986, c. 82, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3, 1986.

Footnotes

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Title 12, § 1 et seq.
10 Okl. St. Ann. § 90.4, OK ST T. 10 § 90.4
Current with legislation of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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