Montana Family Lawyer Lawyers

Featured City in Montana

When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Montana?
A Montana court may grant a maintenance order for either spouse only if it finds that the spouse seeking maintenance lacks sufficient property to provide for the spouse's reasonable needs and is … more
What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Montana?
In Montana, the petition for dissolution of marriage must be verified and must: (1) allege that the marriage is irretrievably broken; (2) state the age, occupation, and residence of each party and … more
What are Grounds for Divorce in Montana?
A Montana divorce will be granted if the court finds the marriage to be irretrievably broken, the parties have lived separate and apart for at least 180 days before commencing a divorce action, or … more

What Factors Does the Judge Consider When He or She Makes a Decision About Child Custody?
In most states, the usual standard that judges use in deciding child custody is the “best interests of the child”. Depending on the state you’re in, the factors that actually make up the “best interests of the child” standard may vary. There is typically no one factor that guides a judge’s custody decision; rather, the judge makes a child custody decision … more
When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or … more