People who are planning to take their family law case before a Montana court may worry that the judge will make a decision without fully understanding the facts. You may wonder if there is an alternative to litigation. At Cunningham Law Office, we often help clients...
Over Three Decades Of Resolving Family Law Issues In Montana
Divorcing during your senior years: What do you need to know?
If you and your spouse wish to obtain a "gray divorce" in Montana, there are several considerations you both need to make before you file. Though you may not have to deal with child custody, which is often the most contested aspect of any divorce, your situation may...
Custody disputes and mediation
Working through a dispute involving child custody can certainly be difficult any married couple. Aside from worries about how much time you will be able to spend with your child once you have split up with your spouse to concerns about how these changes could affect...
How are a child’s best interests defined?
If you’re involved in a child custody dispute in Montana, you’ve likely heard the term “best interests of the child” quite a bit. But how is this consideration actually defined? The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services explains how the court determines best...
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...
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...
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...
Do custody laws vary from state to state?
If you are working your way through a divorce, have already split up with your spouse, or are in the early stages of planning the end of your marriage, various family law matters may be causing you to feel stressed out. However, disagreements or concerns about the...