If you are a doctor with a thriving medical practice in Montana, going through a divorce can be a difficult experience. Your practice may suffer as you navigate the emotional and financial fallout of the divorce. Taking proactive steps to protect your practice from...

Over Three Decades Of Resolving Family Law Issues In Montana
How divorce impacts a child
A divorce may have a significant impact on your life both now and well into the future. In addition, it will likely have a significant impact on your child's life. Ideally, you will do whatever it takes to make sure that your child has the support and resources needed...
What Montana parents should know about divorce
A divorce may be just as difficult for your child as it is for you. However, your child has no say as to whether or not you stay with your spouse, and this lack of control may add a layer of anxiety or stress that you'll need to account for. Fortunately, there are...
Do you need a financial analyst for divorce?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...