(a) Federal law.  Sections 651 through 669b of Title 42 of the United States Code are the primary basis in federal law for Oklahoma's child support program.  The program is also governed by Chapter III of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, codified in Sections 501 through 596 of Title 50A of the United States Code, applies to servicemembers.  Other federal laws and regulations are followed to the extent they apply to Oklahoma's child support program.

(b) State law.  Oklahoma Statutes covering child support issues include, but are not limited to:

• (1) Sections 80, 83, 84, 90.4, 90.5, 7005-1.4, and 7700-101 through 7700-902 of Title 10;
• (2) Sections 1170 and 1171.2 through 1171.4 of Title 12;
• (3) Sections 566, 567, and 852 of Title 21;
• (4) Sections 109.2 through 110, 112, 112A, 114 through 120, 135 through 139.1, 410 through 413, and 601-100 through 601-901 of Title 43;
• (5) Sections 166.1, 183, 230.60 and 231 through 240.23 of Title 56;
• (6) Sections 1-311.2 and 1-311.3 of Title 63; and
• (7) Sections 205.2 and 205.3 of Title 68.

(c) Applicability.  Oklahoma Child Support Services (OCSS) uses federal or state statutes, as appropriate, in specific situations to establish and enforce child support orders.  OCSS follows applicable state and federal laws in carrying out its responsibilities and providing services regardless of whether a statute, regulation, final order, or other legal obligation is specifically referenced in this Chapter.