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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.

Montana is an equitable division state, not a "community property" state. The difference is Montana courts weigh multiple legal factors to determine an equitable division of the marital estate versus the assumption that all property is community property regardless each spouse's contributions.

Minnesota is an equitable distribution state. This does not necessarily mean a 50-50 settlement of everything. But the law presumes that all assets and debts acquired during the marriage will be divided equitably, including: Your house and other real estate.

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 ?

Montana is an equitable distribution state, meaning your community and separate assets will be divided as fairly as possible based on various factors such as each spouse's financial status, their contributions during the marriage and their needs for the future.

No-Fault Dissolution means that a party does not need a reason for filing for a dissolution of marriage. That is, in Montana, a person can ask the court to end their marriage simply because they do not want to be married anymore.