Dissolution (divorce)

Information and Forms

• Dissolution Forms (interactive forms)

  Please note: Interactive dissolution forms are NOT available for the 4th and 21st Judicial District Courts in Montana. If you need dissolution forms for those districts, please see the fill-in-the-blank forms in this topic area of MontanaLawHelp.org. Interactive forms allow you to complete forms for a dissolution with kids or a dissolution without kids. Interactive forms allow you to answer questions in an online interview. The computer uses your answers to fill in the forms. Then you print them. You can save and make corrections to your answers before printing. This packet contains all you need to make interactive forms, including a Guide and FAQs and the questions you should answer before you actually go online. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association

• Dissolution Forms (write-in-the-blank forms)

  These forms allow you to complete forms for a dissolution with kids or a dissolution without kids. Write-in-the-blank forms allow you to print out a form, then write your information into the form with a pen. Read More

• What Dissolution/Parenting Plan Form Do I Need?

  Information to help you decide what form works best for your situation. Content Detail

• Answer to Petition for Dissolution

  These forms are for when you need to file an answer to a Petition for Dissolution. Please note that the 4th and 21st Judicial District Courts have their own forms that you should use if you need to file a response in either of those districts. You can find links to those forms here, also. Write-in-the-blank forms allow you to print out a form, then write your information into the form with a pen. Read More

• Dissolution of Marriage

  Answers to common questions about getting a divorce in Montana. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Family Law Videos

  This is a series of videos about family law in Montana. There are 5 videos. The videos give information about getting a dissolution, parenting plans, and more. Read More

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  Montana Supreme Court, Yellowstone County Bar

• Introduction to Family Law in Montana

  Information about common issues involved in dissolution and parenting cases in Montana. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Legal Terms in Dissolution PDF

  A list of common terms used during a dissolution case, and legal proceedings in general. Content Detail

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  State Law Library of Montana

• Credit Check and Vehicle Value Resources

  Where to get a credit report and where to find vehicle values. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Family Law Mediation

  An explanation of mediation and how it may keep you from needing to go to court. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Joint Credit Accounts: What Happens When You and Your Spouse Split Up

  Information on dealing with the credit accounts you have with your spouse or ex-spouse. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Temporary Orders

  Temporary orders that may be available before a dissolution or parenting plan is finished. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Divorce and Social Security Benefits

  Social security benefits information in the event your marital status changes. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration (SSA)

• How to Change or Correct Your Name on a Social Security Card

  If you legally change your name, you need to tell Social Security so you can get a new card. If you do not get a new card with your new name on it, you may lose benefits, or delay your tax refund. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration (SSA)

• Tips for When Your Dissolution and/or Parenting Plan Case is Over

  Information about things that come up after your dissolution or parenting plan case is over and tips to handle them. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)