Montana Family Attorney Lawyers

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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

Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as … more
What is the Difference Between a Same-Sex Marriage, a Domestic Partnership, and a Civil Union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more