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How child custody is determined in Montana
For any parents going through a divorce, child custody is likely high on the list of their concerns. To help negotiate that process, it is helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with how child custody is determined in Montana. How child custody is determined...
How to tell people about your upcoming divorce
One of the hardest parts of your divorce will be breaking the news to your family and friends. While you may know how they feel about your spouse, you will likely have difficulty anticipating their reaction ahead of time. Getting the message and its timing right,...
Cellphones aren’t the only cause of distracted driving
When most people think about distracted driving, the first thing that tends to come to mind is cellphone use. This ranges from texting to talking to browsing the internet. While there’s no denying the fact that cellphone use is a major distraction, as well as one of...
3 reasons to consider a parallel parenting arrangement
Parents who divorce and share custody of their children must create a parenting plan that lays out a custody schedule. If you are going through this process and already dreading seeing your ex when you drop the kids off at their house, then you might want to consider...
Rear-end truck accidents may be avoided by advanced technology
Trucks are a common part of the landscape in Montana. Vehicles that are delivering and carting goods are imperative to the economy. In addition, the state is prominent in the oil industry, increasing the number of trucks on the road. Drivers of passenger vehicles,...
Accident involving runaway trailer kills young man
A 23-year-old Montana man died while traveling on a rural road in another part of the state. Authorities who responded to the accident, which happened at the junction of a state and federal highway, said that the young man died because of blunt force trauma. The...
Filing a lawsuit after a slip-and-fall
Whether you are shopping at the grocery store or visiting a friend’s apartment, there is always a possibility that you may slip or trip and fall and suffer injuries on someone else’s property. Many of these accidents are caused by the negligence of property owners and...
Recovering damages following an accident
If you were involved in a car accident, you may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages from the negligent driver liable for your accident. Many accident victims want to know how much they can expect to recover following a motor vehicle accident, but...
What happens to a business during a divorce?
Child custody and visitation, child support and alimony, and asset division are significant matters that can make a divorce extremely challenging. When one or both spouses own a business, the future of the business can become a mystery. What can happen to a company in...
How will a family home be divided during divorce?
The property division process during divorce can cause concerns for many divorcing couples. A special are of concern may be what happens to the family home during the property division process. It is helpful for divorcing couples to be familiar with the different...
