Posted by DivorceLine in Oklahoma Child Custody Laws
The court may grant the care, custody, and control of a child to either parent or to the parents jointly. In awarding the custody of a minor unmarried child or in appointing a general guardian for said child, the court shall consider what appears to be in the best interests of the physical and mental and moral welfare of the child. When awarding custody to either parent, the court:
Shall consider, among other facts, which parent is more likely to allow the child or children frequent and continuing contact with the noncustodial parent. Shall not prefer a parent as a custodian of the child because of the gender of that parent.
[Based on Oklahoma Statutes; Title 43, Sections 109 and 112]
