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Criminal Law21
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law24
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury49
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Estate Law45
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy45
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Employment Law21
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Real Estate Law24
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Tax Law9
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CGM Preferred Member · San Antonio, TX

Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Best & Westover Law

·Kalispell, MT·Attorneys

When trust and integrity matter most, Kalispell, MT, residents know to turn to Best Westover Law, a respected legal team with decades of experience and a reputation for providing superior leg

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Browning Kaleczyc Berry Hoven

·Helena, MT·Attorneys
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Kaufman Vidal Hileman & Ramlow

·Kalispell, MT·Attorneys
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JOYCE & MACDONALD

·Walkerville, MT·Attorneys

Our primary area of experience and expertise is to represent clients in personal injury

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Bulman Law Assoc Pllc

·Missoula, MT·Attorneys
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St Peter O'Brien Law Offices, P.C.

·Missoula, MT·Attorneys

St Peter O'Brien Law Offices, P.C. in MT.

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Montana Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Montana
Montana adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable.
Maintenance in Montana: How It Works
Montana calls it maintenance. Same threshold as the UMDA: lack of sufficient property AND inability to self-support.
Annulment in Montana
An annulment in Montana declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Lacking capacity (intoxication, mental), inability to consummate.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Montana
Montana child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Best-interests standard with no formal joint-custody presumption. Montana uses 'parenting plans' rather than 'custody'.
Child Emancipation in Montana
Montana child emancipation generally requires age 16 or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Montana
Montana child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. 30 days notice.
Child Support Calculations in Montana
Montana calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Montana
Montana unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Montana
Montana collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Montana
Montana is one of only a handful of states that still recognizes common-law marriage. Couples meeting the requirements have the same rights as ceremonially-married couples.
Family-Court Contempt in Montana
Montana family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Montana
Montana is a pure no-fault state — divorce is granted on the basis of an irretrievable breakdown. No fault grounds are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Montana cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in Montana?

There are currently 24 custody lawyers listed in Montana on CGMIMM.