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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
SENATE BILL 1453 By: Wingard
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to child support; amending 43 O.S.
2021, Section 118D, which relates to computation of
child support; prohibiting child support award in
cases of joint custody; modifying expenses eligible
for child support; updating statutory references;
updating statutory language; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 43 O.S. 2021, Section 118D, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 118D. A. All child support shall be computed as a
percentage of the combined gross income of both parents. The Child
Support Guideline Schedule as provided in Section 119 of Title 43 of
the Oklahoma Statutes this title shall be used for such computation.
The child support obligation of each parent shall be computed. The
share of the obligor shall be paid monthly to the obligee and shall
be due on a specific date.
B. In cases in which one parent has sole physical custody, the
adjusted monthly gross income of both parents shall be added
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together and the Child Support Guideline Schedule consulted for the
total combined base monthly obligation for child support.
C. After the total combined child support is determined, the
percentage share of each parent shall be allocated by computing the
percentage contribution of each parent to the combined adjusted
gross income and allocating that same percentage to the child
support obligation to determine the base child support obligation of
each parent.
D. 1. In cases of split physical custody, where each parent is
awarded physical custody of at least one of the children for whom
the parents are responsible, the child support obligation for each
parent shall be calculated by application of the child support
guidelines for each custodial arrangement.
2. The parent with the larger child support obligation shall
pay the difference between the two amounts to the parent with the
smaller child support obligation.
E. In cases of joint custody, where each parent is awarded
joint physical custody and equally shared parenting time, a child
support obligation shall not be awarded to either parent.
F. Child support shall be computed as set forth in subsections
A through D of this section in every case, regardless of whether the
custodial arrangement is designated as sole custody or joint
custody. This subsection shall not apply in cases of joint custody
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where each parent is awarded joint physical custody and equally
shared parenting time.
F. G. The court, to the extent reasonably possible, shall make
provision in an order for prospective adjustment of support to
address any foreseen changes including, but not limited to, changes
in medical insurance, child care expenses, medical expenses,
extraordinary costs, and the satisfaction of jointly acquired debt
of the parents used as a deduction from the gross income of a
parent.
G. H. Transportation expenses of a child between the homes of
the parents may and any additional expenses including, but not
limited to, child care, daycare, and school-related expenses shall
be divided between the parents in proportion to their adjusted gross
income, so long as the payment of such expenses does not
significantly reduce the ability of the custodial parent to provide
for the basic needs of the child.
H. I. The social security numbers of both parents and the child
or children who are the subject of a paternity or child support
order shall be included in the support order summary form provided
for in Section 120 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title.
I. J. A completed support order summary form shall be presented
to the judge with all paternity and child support orders where the
Department of Human Services is not a necessary party pursuant to
Section 112 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title. No
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such order shall be signed by the judge without presentation of the
form.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
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