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...
Over Three Decades Of Resolving Family Law Issues In Montana
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...
Overview of the impact of divorce on children
Montana divorce law standardizes the best interests of the child when it comes to making decisions regarding child custody and parenting time. Despite the legal focus on the best interests of a child, the divorce process itself can have a negative impact on the lives...