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The three basic principles of the Melson formula are 1) parents are entitled to sufficient income to meet their basic needs; 2) parents shouldn't be permitted to retain more income than required to meet their basic needs; and 3) the child(ren) are entitled to share in any additional income and benefit from a ...

Income Share Method Under the income share model, the court uses economic tables to estimate the total monthly cost of raising the children. The non-custodial parent pays a percentage of the calculated cost that is based on their proportional share of both parents' combined income.

In Montana, sole physical custody is given to the parent with whom the children spend the most time with. Montana shared physical custody: Each parent has significant periods of physical custody, which allows them frequent and continuing contact with their children.

Prior to the age of 18, the court and the state does not consider minors to have the capability of making a full determination of where they want to establish their residency. Therefore, the age of majority is the only age in which they can make such a decision.

Courts in Montana do not have a presumption in favor joint custody orders when evaluating child custody. The judge will evaluate the specifics of the custody dispute to determine what custody arrangement is in the best interests of the child.

Montana child support is based on parenting time percentages Montana uses a parenting time percentage in its child support formula to determine the amount of child support in your divorce case. Besides income, parenting time percentages are a key part of the Montana child support formula.