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...
Preparing for divorce in Montana
Filing for dissolution of marriage in Montana can be challenging during these difficult times. There are so many things to consider including asset division, spousal support, and child custody. However, there are certain steps you can take prior to filing for divorce...
Child custody and “the best interests of the child”
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you are probably familiar with the idea that Montana courts make child custody decisions based on their determination of the best interests of the child. But what does "best interests of the child" mean. Montana law...
5 benefits of a mediated divorce
The divorce process can be incredibly intimidating. There are many important factors to consider, including child custody, division of assets, and alimony. You’re worried about making the right decisions, and you don’t want the courts to decide everything for you....
