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 …
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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 …
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What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not …
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Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a …
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