You don't have to manage your divorce in Montana without help. With the assistance of a lawyer, you can navigate your divorce more tactfully. With the help of a financial professional, you can ensure that your new life doesn't turn into a financial ruin. Financial...
Over Three Decades Of Resolving Family Law Issues In Montana
The right way to ask for a prenup
Prenuptial agreements are a sensitive issue for couples in Montana, and they can be divisive in some cases. Some people feel they're very unromantic. Others see them as a realistic way to approach a marriage. Experts point out that going through the process of writing...
You and your ex may not be as far apart in your divorce as you think
Early on in your divorce process, emotions may be running high. You could feel like you and your spouse don't agree on anything these days, especially when it comes to things like splitting up your marital property or figuring out how to share child custody. It can...
How are IRAs divided in a divorce
Montana couples who are thinking of getting a divorce likely have a lot of questions running through their minds. As you think about splitting up your marital assets, your IRA account may be an issue that sparks your interest. Dividing this type of account isn't as...
Things to know about child custody orders and relocations
Montana parents who are considering relocation will need to deal with modifying their child custody order. Unfortunately, this is not as easy as just submitting a form and getting it approved. Rather, you'll need to convince a judge to authorize any sort of relocation...
Parenting plans can be flexible
As Montana parents begin to plan their parenting schedule, they should be aware of the different options available. Joint custody plans can be flexible to fit the needs of both parents and children. They can also change over time, as children grow and the family...
How to split restricted stock awards in a divorce
Montana is one of many equitable distribution states throughout the country. Unlike community property states, the court does not always split marital assets 50/50. Rather, they determine who gets what based on numerous factors. For this reason, it's important that...
What happens if you don’t pay child support in Montana?
All Montana children are given the right to receive both emotional and financial support from both of their parents. Even if those parents no longer live together, both parents have a responsibility to the child. In most cases, a judge will issue an order for the...
How are high-valued assets split in a divorce?
In most divorces in Montana, marital property isn't divided 50/50 like some other states because Montana isn't a community property state. The equitable distribution policy is used by judges to determine how much each spouse contributed to the marriage. It's likely...
Special considerations with gray divorces
More people over the age of 50 in Montana and other parts of the country are initiating steps to end marital unions. Experts often refer to divorces that involve people in the advanced stages of their lives as "gray divorces." And while no divorce is easy for the...