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District Court Guidelines for Parenting Plans
Some District Courts have guidelines for parenting plans. Guidelines are what the District Court usually considers to be in the best interests of the children. The guidelines usually apply to most parenting plans in that court. But, the guidelines will not apply if there are good reasons why they should not. You can check the rules of the court where your parenting plan case is filed to see if there are parenting plan guidelines. Content Detail
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Family Law and Taxes: How a Divorce or Parenting Case Might Impact Your Taxes
This fact sheet is intended to provide information regarding common tax issues that arise when a person is going through a divorce or parenting case. Content Detail
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Family Law Videos
These videos give information about getting a dissolution, parenting plans, and more. Read More
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Introduction to Family Law in Montana
Information about common issues involved in dissolution and parenting cases in Montana. Read More
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Mediation Fact Sheet
Learn about what happens during and after mediation. Learn about what rights you have regarding mediation. Read More
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Parenting Plans / Planes de Crianza
This article is also available as a PDF brochure. Este artículo también está disponible en formato PDF. Read More
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10 Steps for When the Other Parent Won’t Follow Your Parenting Plan
If you have a Parenting Plan in Montana, and the other parent is not following it, this article will outline 10 steps that you can take when the other parent isn’t following the Parenting Plan, and give tips for representing yourself if you do end up going to court. Read More
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Supervised Visitation Programs: Information for Mothers Who Have Experienced Abuse
Information about supervised visitation programs for mothers who are afraid of their children's father or were abused by him. Content Detail
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Temporary Court Orders in Montana
Learn about how to ask the Court to make a decision or take action, and common types of Court Orders during a Dissolution or Parenting Plan case. Find out what you can do if the other party won’t follow a Court Order. Read More
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The Ultimate DIY Guide to Divorce and Custody in Montana
The information in this article applies to both parties in a divorce or parenting case. There is helpful information about what happens at the beginning, during, and after divorce or parenting case. We added lots of links to more information and do-it-yourself forms that you can use in Montana Courts. Read More
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12 Tips for Representing Yourself in Court
Learn tips for representing yourself in a court in Montana. Read More
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Tips for When Your Divorce or Parenting Plan Case is Over
Learn tips for keeping track of payments, what to do if you changed your name, tax tips, what to do if you move, and what happens if you want to change your Parenting Plan. Read More
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We don't have a parenting plan. Do we have equal rights to see our child?
Information about what to do if you don't have a parenting plan. Read More
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What is a Parenting Plan?
Learn about your rights when you don't have a Parenting Plan, how to file in Court for one, what happens during the parenting lawsuit, and what happens after the lawsuit. Read More
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What is a Petition for Parenting Plan?
Learn what you should know before you file, what happens after you file, and download free court forms for a Petition for Parenting Plan in Montana. Read More