In the Matter of the Adoption of N.J.B.

2025 OK 8 · Case No. 120729

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Holding / issue summary

The trial court abused its discretion by excluding economic-stimulus payments credited toward the mother's child-support debt when deciding willful nonsupport.

Court: Oklahoma Supreme Court
Docket: 120729
Decided: January 28, 2025
Issue: Family Law • FA
Posture: Certiorari review of adoption without parental consent
Disposition: Court of Civil Appeals vacated; trial court reversed; remanded
Origin: Garfield
Authentication: Justia full-text opinion checked 2026-08-13

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BluebookIn the Matter of the Adoption of N.J.B., 2025 OK 8.

APAIn the Matter of the Adoption of N.J.B., 2025 OK 8 (2025).

MLA“In the Matter of the Adoption of N.J.B..” Oklahoma Supreme Court, 2025, 2025 OK 8.

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