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Basics of Montana's Legal System and Courts

By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

Learn the basics about criminal vs. civil legal issues, your rights, the Montana court system and jurisdiction. This article also links to a Montana Judicial System lesson plan for high school students.

Legal Terms in Dissolution

By: State Law Library of Montana

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

Servicemember Civil Relief Act

By: American Bar Association (ABA)

The SCRA provides many powerful legal rights to active-duty servicemembers and their families that are not available to any other group. It is important that you understand how this law works so that you and your family can take advantage of this law.

Temporary Court Orders during a Dissolution or Parenting Plan Case

By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

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.

Motion Packet

By: State Law Library of Montana

This resource has instructions and a link to Motions forms to request something by motion in a Montana District Court.

Montana Civil Court Forms

By: State Law Library of Montana

The Montana Judicial Branch has created a large number of free forms that you can print, fill out, and file in court yourself.

Reply to Response to Motion

By: State Law Library of Montana

A reply to the other party's response to your motion (request) in District Court.

Response to Motion

By: State Law Library

Forms to respond to the other party's motion (request) to District Court.

What is an Affidavit?

By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

An affidavit is your written statement that you swear under oath (or affirm) is true. This article will help you learn how to use an affidavit and how to make the affidavit legal for the courts. A link to an affidavit form is included in this resource.