Dispositions Other Than By Published Opinion | Aug. 12, 2026
Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
Division I
123,042 – Mandy Lee Seward and K.S., Plaintiffs/Appellants, v. K.M.S., Defendant/Appellee. Appeal from the District Court of Kay County, Oklahoma. Honorable David R. Bandy, Trial Judge. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in ordering the plaintiff to pay the $20.00 fee for a court reporter. It was not a fee or cost associated with filing a petition within the meaning of Title 22 O.S. §60.2(C)(1).Opinion by GOREE, J.; SWINTON, P.J., and BELL, J., concur. Aug. 7, 2026
Division II
122,846 – Robert Granville Martin, Petitioner/Appellee, vs. Amber Lee Moon, Defendant/Appellant. Appeal from the District Court of Oklahoma County, Honorable Sara Murphy Bondurant, Trial Judge. Amber Moon appeals the trial court’s order awarding attorney fees and costs to Robert Martin in this protective order case. The sole issue raised in Moon’s brief in chief is whether the trial court’s order awarding attorney fees to Martin complies with the requirements set out in Fleig v. Landmark Construction Group, 2024 OK 25, 549 P.3d 1208. After review, we conclude that it does, and we affirm the order. AFFIRMED. Opinion from Court of Civil Appeals, Division II, by WISEMAN, P.J.; HIXON, C.J., and FISCHER, J., concur. Aug. 10, 2026
Division III
123,412 – In re the Marriage of: Bobby Don Shrum, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Michelle Elizabeth Shrum, Respondent/Appellee. Appeal from the District Court of Nowata County, Oklahoma. Honorable Carl G. Gibson, Trial Judge. Appellant, Bobby Shrum, appeals from the issuance of the Decree of Dissolution of Marriage filed on August 19, 2025. Based on our review of the record and applicable law, we AFFIRM IN PART AND REVERSE IN PART. Opinion by DOWNING, P.J.; PRINCE, V.C.J., and MITCHELL, J., concur. Aug. 10, 2026
123,410 – Kristin Rider, Petitioner/Appellant, v. Ryan Rider, Respondent/Appellee.Appeal from the District Court of Craig County, Oklahoma. Honorable Joseph Gardner, Trial Judge. Due to Appellant’s failure to file a Brief-in-Chief and for her failure to comply with the Supreme Court’s Order of March 20, 2026, this appeal is DISMISSED. Opinion by MITCHELL, J.; DOWNING, P.J., and PRINCE, V.C.J., concur. Aug. 11, 2026
123,573 – In the Matter of A..B., B.M., D.B., Alleged Deprived Children, Savanna Red Elk, Appellant, v. State of Oklahoma, Appellee. Appeal from the District Court of Cotton County, Oklahoma. Honorable Michael C. Flanagan, Trial Judge. On appeal was the district court’s order appointing Chase and Melissa Barbe (“the Barbes”) as permanent guardians of Appellant Savannah Red Elk’s (“Mother”) three minor children. Mother alleged the district court erred in finding by clear and convincing evidence that she had failed to substantially correct the conditions leading to the children’s deprived adjudication and that the Barbes were suitable permanent guardians. Mother’s substantial progress with her Individualized Service Plan was relevant but not dispositive of whether she had substantially corrected those conditions. The record demonstrated a recurring pattern of substance abuse, domestic violence, and failure to protect the children, including unsuccessful reunifications following an earlier deprived proceeding. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed, concluding that clear and convincing evidence established Mother continued to lack the protective capacity and critical skills necessary to provide adequate care for the children. The evidence also demonstrated that the Barbes were emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially suitable to serve as permanent guardians and had provided the children with stability and care after numerous placements. AFFIRMED. Opinion by MITCHELL, J.; DOWNING, P.J., and PRINCE, V.C.J., concur. Aug. 11, 2026
Division IV