Oklahoma Statutes

Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1276 (2026)

Renumbered as § 110 of Title 43 by Laws 1989, c. 333, §

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1, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 37 cases, 1961–2002 · leading case: Udall Ex Rel. State Treasurer v. Udall, 613 P.2d 742 (Okla. 1980).
Udall Ex Rel. State Treasurer v. Udall, 613 P.2d 742 (Okla. 1980). · cites it 4× “The court, in reliance on 12 O.S.1971 § 1276, ordered payment of the funds.”
Chamberlin v. Chamberlin, 720 P.2d 721 (Okla. 1986). · cites it 2× “The relevant terms of 12 O.S.1981 § 1276, the pertinent statute, provide: "After a petition has been filed .”
Pierce v. Pierce, 39 P.3d 791 (Okla. 2001). · cites it 2× “Therein we commented on 12 O.S. § 1276, (now codified at 43 O.S. 1991 § 110 ) and said that A § 1276 counsel fee award does not depend upon the claimant's status as a prevailing party.”
Gardner v. Gardner, 629 P.2d 1283 (Okla. Civ. App. 1981). · cites it 4× “Title 12 O.S. § 1276 (1976) provides, in part: [Ajfter a petition has been filed in an action for divorce .”
Ford v. Ford, 766 P.2d 950 (Okla. 1988). · cites it 2× “g legal fees and litigation expenses from the joint marital estate prior to division would, we believe, run contrary to the statute which provides: “[T]he court may require the husband or wife to pay such reasonable expenses of the other in the prosecution or defense of the…”
Potter v. Wilson, 609 P.2d 1278 (Okla. 1980). · cites it 2× “[11] 12 O.S.Supp. 1976 § 1276; 10 O.S. 1971 § 78; Ex Parte Bighorse, 178 Okl.”
Holtz v. Poe (In Re Poe), 118 B.R. 809 (Bankr. N.D. Okla 1990). · cites it 2× “The award appears to have been made pursuant to former 12 O.S. § 1276, recently renumbered as 43 O.”
McCoy v. McCoy, 429 P.2d 999 (Okla. 1967). · cites it 4× “In the Laster case, this court, citing the Brannon case, said: “The trial court, under 12 O.S.1961 § 1276, may allow the wife a reasonable attorney’s fee ‘considering the respective parties and the means and property of each.”
McCrary v. McCrary, 723 P.2d 268 (Okla. 1986). · cites it 2× “Under the auspices of 12 O.S.1981 § 1276, a trial court may in its discretion make additional orders relative to the expenses of actions brought by the parties or their attorneys, for the enforcement of any interlocutory or final orders in a divorce action for the benefit of…”
Gray v. Gray, 922 P.2d 615 (Okla. 1996). “The crux of § 110 was formerly contained in 12 O.S. § 1276. Section 1276 was renumbered to § 110 by Laws 1989, e.”
Woods Petroleum Corp. v. Delhi Gas Pipeline Corp., 700 P.2d 1011 (Okla. 1985). “1981 § 956; 12 O.S.1981 § 1276; 15 O.S.1981 § 810; 6 O.”
Willhite v. Willhite, 546 P.2d 612 (Okla. 1976). “Turning to appellee’s application for attorney’s fees and costs, we are of the opinion that 12 O.S.1971 § 1276 does provide for payment of attorney’s fees but that it is limited in its application to issues in the divorce or separate maintenance actions and not applicable to…”
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