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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.

How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Montana? Montana has a short waiting period?21 days from when you filed a joint dissolution petition?before you may request a final divorce hearing or file an affidavit to request your final dissolution decree without a hearing.

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).

Six months after a Judge decrees a Legal Separation, either party may ask the Court to change the Decree of Separation into a Final Decree of Dissolution. A Decree of Dissolution is what the Judge orders to end the marriage. The other spouse can't object to the decree being turned into a Dissolution.

Montana is an equitable distribution state. In making its distribution, the court will consider: The duration of the marriage and any prior marriage of either party. The age, health, station, and occupation of each party. The amount and sources of income of each party.

To begin your Montana uncontested divorce, you and your spouse can file a Joint Petition for Dissolution (with minor children or without minor children) in the correct district court. Along with the joint petition, you'll file: a copy or your written marital settlement agreement. a Final Proposed Property Distribution.