Montana Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in Montana
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Montana Divorce terms and procedures are unique, as are all state by state divorce procedures, so please be sure to review them prior to ordering your Divorce Forms
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If you meet the Montana State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
Montana Residency Requirements
Either spouse must have been a resident of Montana for ninety days before filing.
Grounds for Divorce In Montana
Montana recognizes two no-fault divorce grounds:
- serious marital discord and no reasonable prospect of reconciliation (irreconcilable differences)
- living separate and apart for 180 days prior to filing
Montana Child Custody
Divorcing parents must file a "Parenting Plan" with the court. This plan outlines in detail the terms of each parent's rights and responsibilities concerning their children's residential and parental placement. It is presumed that both parents will have input into the important decisions concerning their children.
If parents cannot decide how to resolve a specific issue then the court will make a determination according to the best interests of the child.
The following are some of the factors that the should be considered in any custody decision:
- wishes of the child's parent or parents;
- wishes of the child if child is sufficiently mature;
- bond between child and parent and other siblings;
- child's adjustment to home, school, and community;
- mental and physical health of all individuals involved;
- developmental needs of the child.
Child Support
Montana has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, or completes high school, but may be extended by agreement of the parties or court order under some circumstances
Venue
Proceeding for divorce shall occur in the county where petitioner has resided during the 90 days preceding the action.
Mediation
The court may require that parents participate in mediation to resolve disputes that arise under the parenting plans. The parties may agree to submit any or all of their disputed issues to mediation at any time, before or after the divorce has been initiated.
If you meet the Montana State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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