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Criminal Law5
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law7
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury9
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law9
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy2
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration3
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law1
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law3
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law1
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
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Montana law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Montana Bankruptcy
Montana bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Montana
Montana businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Montana
Montana arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Montana
Montana breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Montana
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Montana — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Montana
Montana assault charges: simple assault is typically Misdemeanor up to 6 mo; aggravated forms can reach Felony up to 20 yrs.
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Montana
Montana DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Montana
Montana commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Montana
Montana disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Montana
Montana workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Montana
Montana asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Montana
Montana blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
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.
Applying for Asylum from Montana
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Seattle Immigration Court (WA) covers Montana through video links.
Cancellation of Removal in Montana
Montana immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Montana Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Montana infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Montana
Montana creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Montana
Montana amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Montana
Montana aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Montana
Montana 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Montana
Montana adverse possession requires 5 years (must pay taxes for 5 years) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Montana
Montana spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Montana
Montana taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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Do attorneys in Whitefish offer free consultations?
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
How many attorneys are listed in Whitefish?
There are currently 19 attorneys listed in Whitefish on CGMIMM.