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.

SB 829 updates Oklahoma's divorce laws by adding "incompatibility" as a permissible ground for divorce and requiring courts to consider the degree of fault when making certain orders, such as property division or support. It mandates that parents in divorce cases involving children must attend an educational program about the impact of divorce on children, covering topics like child well-being, co-parenting strategies, and available resources, with a fee that may be waived. Additionally, the bill requires courts to establish a trust fund in specific circumstances to protect children's financial interests, including rules for fund management, restrictions on access, and safeguards against unauthorized withdrawals. The bill was introduced in the 2025 Oklahoma Legislature but failed in committee in February 2025.