Even though effective communication plays such a critical role in ensuring a fair divorce settlement, spouses in Montana may find it next to impossible to sit down to a calm, rational discussion. According to the American Psychological Association, one way to...
Over Three Decades Of Resolving Family Law Issues In Montana
Determining which parent pays child support
The court system in Montana has significant latitude in establishing child support orders. State guidelines use a consistent standard throughout the various departments and related agencies. According to Montana Child Support Guidelines, each case is determined based...
All about alimony
Even if a divorce happens by mutual decision, it can be overwhelming to face the prospect of suddenly having to provide for one's sole support. Regardless of the circumstances under which the divorce occurs, Montana law provides a safety net for divorcing individuals...
Easing the stress of divorce
After having "the talk," hiring attorneys and negotiating a settlement, a Montana couple may believe that they have their divorce under control. However, the stress of ending the relationship goes far beyond the divorce paperwork. According to Psych Central, divorce...
Does my ex have any say in how I spend child support?
During your divorce, you and your ex followed Montana's guidelines for determining child support, and the judge's ruling set it in stone. Your child's other parent has no quarrel with the amount, but does want to know exactly how you're spending that money. Do you...
Discussing custody matters with your children
From child support to property distribution, all sorts of family law matters arise. Some can be especially emotional, however, such as those involving the custody of children. To make things even more complicated, court decisions related to custody can have a...
Divorce as a newlywed couple
With divorce, each couple’s situation is unique. Some people opt to end their marriage after decades of marriage, while others may have decided that their marriage was not working out after less than a year of marriage. If you recently married your spouse and are...
Back child support and travel plans
With respect to child support, there are many different challenges parents encounter. For example, a parent may worry about being arrested for failing to pay child support after losing their job or struggle with the costs associated with raising a child because they...
Preparing for court, from a family law perspective
There are a lot of reasons why people experience stress when they are anticipating court, but this is often particularly true for those who are facing family law issues. From filing for divorce to modifying a child support order, people who are going through this...
Preparing for a custody hearing
If you are a parent who is considering splitting up with your spouse or you are already in the middle of the process of divorce, there are various concerns related to family law that you may have. For example, you could worry about child support payments or other...