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When it comes to property distribution law, Montana is an equitable distribution state, which means that instead of dividing all marital property equally down the middle (50-50), the marital property is divided in a fair and impartial manner.

The term "marital estate" includes both assets and debts, thus, debts are equitably divided, too. A homemaker's contributions are just as valuable as an income earner's contributions, specially when there are children involved.

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.

Montana has a 21-day waiting period before a judge may issue a final divorce decree. The waiting period starts on the date when: the "respondent" (non-filing) spouse received the divorce papers, or. both spouses filed a joint dissolution petition (which is allowed in uncontested divorces).

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is the state agency responsible for maintaining and issuing vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. These records are available to the public, but some restrictions may apply.

Divorce Filing Fees and Typical Attorney Fees by State StateAverage Filing FeesOther Divorce Costs and Attorney FeesMontana$170Average fees: $6,000+Nebraska$158Average fees: $8,000+Nevada$217 (first appearance), $299 (joint petition)Average fees: $10,000+New Hampshire$400Average fees: $9,000+48 more rows ?