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Legal Information: Oklahoma
Updated:
December 1, 2020What if the abuser falsely files for a protective order against me?
It is against the law for anyone to file for a protective order against a spouse or ex-spouse for the purpose of harassment, intimidation, or to gain an advantage or limit the other parent’s child visitation rights in divorce or separation proceedings.1 The possible penalty could be that s/he could be found guilty of a misdemeanor and may be sent to jail for up to a year and/or forced to pay a fine up to $5,000.1
1 22 O.S. § 60.4(H)(1)&(2)
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