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Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1282 (2026)

Renumbered as § 127 of Title 43 by Laws 1989, c. 333, §

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1, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 1971–2003 · leading case: Chastain v. Posey, 665 P.2d 1179 (Okla. 1983).
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Chastain v. Posey, 665 P.2d 1179 (Okla. 1983). · cites it 4× “” In the cause appearing for consideration here, the Court must examine the effect on the general rules above referred to in the light of a specific statute on the subject of divorce, 12 O.S.1981 § 1282, which states: “Every decree of divorce shall recite the day and date when…”
Copeland v. Stone, 842 P.2d 754 (Okla. 1992). · cites it 4× “However, an apparent conflict exists between the language of § 1280 and 12 O.S.Supp. 1981 § 1282. [16] Section 1282 addresses the time when divorce decrees become final and the effect of an appeal.”
Pellow v. Pellow, 714 P.2d 593 (Okla. 1986). · cites it 2× “In addition, appellant’s post-decree conduct is inconsistent with 12 O.S. §§ 1282 3 *597 and 1280 conduct. If a timely appeal is taken from the granting of the divorce itself, the other party is on notice not to marry until thirty (30) days from the date on which final judgment…”
Wilks v. Wilks, 632 P.2d 759 (Okla. 1981). “The issue presented is whether by the provisions of 12 O.S.1971 § 1282 1 an award of counsel fees made in a divorce decree is automatically stayed ex lege while an appeal is pending.”
Harmon v. Harmon, 770 P.2d 1 (Okla. 1983). “Wilks, supra, particularly in the light of the 1969 amendment to the statute pertaining to an appeal in divorce litigation (12 O.S.1981 § 1282) as construed by this Court in Wilks.”
Cochran v. Rambo, 484 P.2d 500 (Okla. 1971). · cites it 2× “The respondent judge sustained a demurrer to the Application on the theory that under 12 O.S.1961, § 1282, the trial court has no jurisdiction over the custody of the children pending an appeal.”
Whitmire v. Whitmire, 2003 OK CIV APP 87, 78 P.3d 556. “The court responded by citing to 12 O.S.1981 § 1282 (now 43 O.S.2001 § 127, supra ) to find that a divorce is final at the time it is rendered unless an appeal is made from the grant or denial of the divorce itself.”
Wasson v. Carden, 594 P.2d 1223 (Okla. 1979). “It is provided by 12 O.S.1961 § 1282: “Every decree of divorce shall recite the day and date when the judgment was rendered in the cause, and that the decree does not become absolute and take effect until the expiration of six months from said time, or as provided in case of…”
Evans v. Evans, 852 P.2d 145 (Okla. 1993). “See 12 O.S.1981 § 1282, renumbered as 43 O.S.”
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