Montana

Dissolution (divorce)

Information and Forms

• 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

• Brochure - Orders of Protection: Evidence

  A trifold brochure explaining how to admit evidence for an Order of Protection hearing. Content Detail

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• 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)

• Dissolution of Marriage Basics

  Covers some basic FAQs about dissolution in Montana. Content Detail

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  State Bar of Montana

• Dissolution of Marriage / Disolución del Matrimonio

  This page includes a printable brochure. Esta página incluye un folleto imprimible. 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)

• Family Law Videos

  These videos give information about getting a dissolution, parenting plans, and more. Read More

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  Montana Supreme Court, Yellowstone County Bar

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Legal Terms in Dissolution

  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

• Mediation Fact Sheet

  Learn about what happens during and after mediation. Learn about what rights you have regarding mediation. Read More

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Forms (interactive)

  This program will help you prepare your forms to file for a divorce in a state court in Montana. It will ask you questions and you will enter your answers. At the end of the program, you will get a completed set of court forms with instructions that you can save and print. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Forms (write-in-the-blank)

  Download a-write-in-the-blank Petition for Dissolution of Marriage that you can file with a state court in Montana to begin a divorce proceeding. Read More

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  Access to Justice Commission of the Montana Supreme Court

• Summary Dissolution of Marriage with Children Packet

  Forms for a summary dissolution. A summary dissolution is only available if certain circumstances are present; see the packet for more information. Content Detail

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  Montana Attorney General