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Online Divorce in Montana
For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of Montana, online divorce can be an easy, affordable, and fast solution. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case.
The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at OnlineDivorce.com makes it easy for the client. The site helps prepare all the necessary divorce forms and provides detailed written instructions on how to file for divorce in Montana.
Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to have their divorce papers completed in a quick and stress-free fashion.
Montana has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, and our online system provides the exact forms necessary, along with instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.
If the two spouses have an amicable agreement on the terms of the divorce, why should the process get drawn out, and why should money be spent on lawyers? Online divorce is often cheaper, quicker and easier.
Online divorce is often a great option for those who want to save money and have the divorce finalized quickly to return to a normal life.
An increasing number of people are preparing documents for divorce online because it can be done in the comfort of one’s own home. Even for complex cases that involve children, property or other assets, the online route is possible.
The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect the client’s information, and nothing gets filed until the client personally submits the divorce papers to a court. Filing for divorce in Montana with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.
Filing:
OnlineDivorce.com begins the divorce process by presenting a simple online questionnaire. It can be filled out alone or with the assistance of a spouse. A signature from the other spouse must be obtained, after which the divorce forms may be filed at the local court.
In Montana, this is typically done at the courthouse in the county where the client currently resides. If the petitioner is not currently a resident, but the defendant is, the documents should be filed in the county where the defendant resides.
The actual filing process is explained in the detailed court-filing instructions we provide with the completed divorce forms. Clients can also obtain assistance from their local courthouse by calling or stopping by.
If there are any issues with the documents after the initial filing, clients may need to follow up. OnlineDivorce.com helps the client make small adjustments to their forms, as requested by the court, at no additional charge. The goal of the service is always to minimize stress and hassle.
Residency:
Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. Montana is no exception.
At least one of the spouses must be a resident of Montana for 90 consecutive days immediately before filing. The divorce should be filed in the county where the plaintiff or respondent has resided for the last 90 days. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 25, Chapter 2-118 and Title 40, Chapter 4-104]
There are many ways to prove that residency has been established. The easiest way is if one or both spouses have a valid and current Montana driver’s license, ID card or voter’s registration card.
If this is not the case, it may be possible to establish residency by having someone who knows you or your spouse testify that you have lived in the state for at least 90 days.
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Valid grounds to get divorce in Montana
Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of Montana. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.
No-fault grounds for divorce in Montana include an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. To be able to state such a ground, spouses will need to prove that:
There is significant marital discord that affects the attitude of both spouses towards the marriage and no prospect of reconciliation; or
The spouses have lived separately and apart for a minimum of 180 days prior to filing. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapter 4-104]
If one of the sides denies an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, the court can consider other relevant factors, including the circumstances of the divorce and the possibility of reconciliation. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapter 4-107]
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Custody of the child in Montana
If there are children involved in a divorce, the couple will need to determine how to handle custody. This isn’t something that a couple has to do all on their own.
There are regulations that can help the court determine the best possible custody situation for each case. If the parents already have a plan in mind, they can present this to the court, and it will be given due consideration.
As long as the parents act in the children’s best interests, the court will usually accept the parents' custody agreement. If the parents can’t reach an agreement, the matter will proceed to trial, and the court will decide. Joint legal or physical custody can be decided upon.
Joint custody allows both parents to have direct input into important developmental decisions regarding the children; however, joint custody doesn’t necessarily mean that the children will spend an equal amount of time with each parent.
When deciding on custody issues, the court will focus on the child’s best interests and consider the following factors:
child wishes;
parents' wishes;
child's relationship with parents and siblings;
child's adjustment to home, school, and community;
emotional and physical health of all individuals involved;
evidence of physical abuse or threat of physical abuse by one parent against the child or the other parent;
either parent's alcoholism or chemical dependency;
continuity and stability of care;
child's developmental needs;
whether a parent has knowingly failed to pay birth-related costs;
whether a parent has knowingly failed to support a child financially;
whether the child has contact with both parents;
adverse effects on the child resulting from making corrections to the parenting plan. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapter 4-212]
Rules for child support in Montana
Montana has put into place state-mandated child support guidelines which will apply in almost every case, barring extraordinary circumstances. With this, both parties’ gross incomes and certain child-related expenses are considered when calculating the child support obligation.
In most cases, child support payments continue until the child reaches eighteen years of age or upon the child’s graduation from high school, but no later than 19 unless the child is disabled. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapters 4-208 and 5-201].
Either or both parents may be ordered to pay child support, based on a consideration of the following factors:
The financial resources of the child;
The standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the marriage had not been dissolved;
The physical and emotional conditions and educational and medical needs of the child;
The financial resources, needs, and obligations of both the noncustodial and the custodial parent;
The age of the child;
The cost of any daycare;
The parenting plan for the child;
The needs of any other person that a parent is obligated to support; and
A parent may need to provide health insurance coverage for a child if available at a reasonable cost. There are child support guidelines adopted by the Department of Public Health and Human Services that are to be considered by the court.
Child support payments may be required to be made through the Department of Health and Human Services. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapters 4-204 and 5-209]
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Rules for spousal support in Montana
Alimony is sometimes ordered to help a spouse live in the means established during the marriage. Support may be decided upon by the couple together prior to filing or awarded by the court in a contested case. The court may award rehabilitative (short-term) or more permanent alimony to either of the spouses in either lump-sum payments or as monthly/yearly payments or both.
Either spouse, without regards to gender, may be awarded maintenance if that spouse can show:
A lack of ability to support himself or herself and
Insufficient property to provide for his or her own needs.
The court will decide on alimony after considering relevant facts, including:
The financial resources of the spouse who seeks maintenance, including marital property, ability to meet the party's needs independently, etc.;
The time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable the spouse seeking support to find appropriate employment;
The standard of living the couple established together;
The length of the marriage;
Age, physical and emotional condition of the spouse seeking support;
The ability of the spouse from whom support is sought to meet his or her needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking support. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapter 4-203]
More information is available as you begin filing your divorce through OnlineDivorce.com. Please note that alimony payments can be ordered to be paid through a state depository in some cases.
Property division in Montana
When a couple chooses to divorce in Montana, they must distribute property in a fair and agreeable manner. This can be one of the most challenging parts of going through the divorce process for many couples. A couple may come up with a property distribution plan on their own without involving the court. In doing so, it can make for an easier and less stressful uncontested divorce.
However, when there is some disagreement on how property is to be divided, the state has certain rules in place.
Montana is an “equitable distribution” state. All the spouse’s property, belonging to either or both, however and whenever acquired, is divided by the court, without any regard to marital misconduct, based on these factors:
The contribution of each spouse toward acquiring marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as homemaker;
The duration of the marriage;
The current age and health of the spouses;
The occupation of the spouses;
The sources of income of the spouses;
The skills of the spouses;
The employability of the spouses;
The liabilities and needs of each spouse and the opportunity of each for further acquisition of capital assets and income;
The time necessary for a spouse to acquire sufficient education to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment;
Any premarital agreement;
If there is a prior marriage of each spouse;
Whether the property award is instead of or in addition to maintenance; and
Any custodial provisions for the children. [Montana Code Annotated; Title 40, Chapter 4-202]
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Mediation support in Montana
If there are minor children and one spouse denies that the marriage is irretrievably broken or at least one of the spouses wants to attempt an amicable settlement of their differences, the court may impose a waiting period and refer the couple for mediation.
For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. It can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.
Divorce forms in Montana
Montana forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court-approved divorce forms. We have automated the process of filling them out to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties that may occur with filling out paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, clients can streamline the process of preparing divorce documents to help both parties move forward with their lives.
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Filing fees for divorce in Montana
When an individual files divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Clients must check with their local courthouse to determine the exact amount.
How long will it take?
Use of the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of the case. Clients start by filling out a questionnaire and can either complete it in one sitting or save their progress and complete it at a later date.
Once the documents have been completed, they need to be filed with the other spouse’s signature. More information regarding the finalization of the divorce case is provided once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the court.
Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:
We provide the full divorce packet required by the local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, local county forms can vary in color, paper material, size, or bar code, so they may need to be obtained directly from the county clerk's office.
We complete the necessary forms for clients based on their answers given in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to understand family law or read through complicated instructions to figure out how to fill out the forms themselves.
We give detailed, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so the client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
We provide unlimited technical support - if a client needs assistance through the online process, he/she can always reach out to us via phone, email, or live chat, and we'll do our best to help.
We save our clients time and money - if divorcing spouses agree regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.
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