Okla. Stat. tit. 43, § 43-551-210: Appearance of parties and child

APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CHILD

A. In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may

order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear

before the court in person with or without the child. The court may

order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody

or control of the child to appear in person with the child.

B. If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is

desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that

a notice given pursuant to Section 8 of this act include a statement

directing the party to appear in person with or without the child

and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a

decision adverse to the party.

C. The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the

safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this

section.

D. If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this

state is directed to appear under subsection B of this section or

desires to appear personally before the court with or without the

child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and

necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of

the child.