Some Montana residents may look at prenuptial agreements and assume that they're only for rich people. However, prenuptial agreements are for everyone. These agreements simply lay out a process that a couple will follow if the marriage does not work out. Why do...
How to handle joint accounts during a divorce
Joint bank accounts can be a thorny issue when it comes to divorce. Every named party on the account has full rights to use it. They can make withdrawals, deposits and decisions about the account. However, people in Montana should understand that it's not possible for...
How a divorce might impact your company
Statistically speaking, almost 50% of marriages end. If you own a business, a divorce could put its future in jeopardy. However, there are steps that can be taken today to minimize the chances that your Montana company will be negatively impacted by the terms of a...
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,...
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...
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...
Three tips for creating a co-parenting plan that works for your family
For many parents who are undergoing divorce, finding a way to protect and provide stability for their children. The resultant stress can lead parents adrift. The good news? Even parents who do not get along can give their child positive, loving and supportive places...
Does it matter who files for divorce?
The decision to divorce is often the end of a long and difficult road. If you and your spouse agree on the divorce, child custody and other parts of the dissolution of your marriage, you can file jointly. In more conflicted situations, though, one of you will need to...
