Trying to share the responsibilities of parenting after a divorce is hard. Even those with the best of intentions often wind up in conflict with their ex. The more tension that develops, the harder the situation will be for your children. A solid parenting plan is...

The rate of gray divorce in Montana, as in the rest of the country, continues to increase, even as other age brackets see the rate remain stable or decrease. There are many for this, but the one thing all residents divorcing after 50 should keep in mind is that...

Many divorce cases in Montana start with your initial meeting with your attorney. The first meeting can be nerve-wracking, but it's important to remember that your attorney is here to help you while remaining objective throughout the situation. Additionally, meeting...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...