Relationships can be difficult to navigate. The ending of one like a marriage can be even more so. While divorce can be contentious, it does not have to be. Whether it is for the sake of your children or for your own sake, if you want an amicable parting, there are...
Family Law
Is it possible to change child support amounts?
The family law courts know that the lives of parents and their children are bound to change in unpredictable ways after divorce. A support order that worked in the beginning may no longer be reasonable as children grow and parents navigate their separate lives. In...
The important advantages of collaborative divorce
The path toward divorce did not surprise you. But you wonder what option may be the best for you; what option may minimize the sting of divorce for you, your estranged spouse and your children? A collaborative divorce may be the route. Such a proceeding takes place...
Penalties for missing child support payments in Montana
It is crucial to familiarize yourself with the harsh consequences that you could face if you fail to pay child support. Whether you already owe back support or you have uncertainty about your ability to keep paying what you owe on time, you should go over the...
Enforcing a parenting plan in Montana
If your child's other parent is preventing you from spending time with your child in violation of a court order, it is essential to stand up for your rights as soon as possible. Parenting plan violations can generate a considerable amount of anxiety and other negative...
5 common forms of legal adoption
Welcoming a new member to the family through adoption is a big, life-changing step. Whether adoptive families have a specific child or adoption method in mind, no two adoptions look precisely the same. Depending on the circumstances, parents looking to adopt have...
Property division can become a complex process in a gray divorce
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse had a long marriage, expect the property division phase of your divorce to be somewhat complicated. The divorce process for people over 50 comes with unexpected elements, some of which you would not have encountered when you were...
How can you co-parent effectively with a high-conflict person?
Co-parenting can require a lot of energy, and co-parenting with someone who continually starts fights or tries to undermine you can leave you exhausted. Learning about how to deal with high-conflict personalities is important so that you can keep your peace of mind...
What factors affect child custody in Montana?
When you divorce in Montana and have children with your spouse, each parent must submit a parenting plan to the court. The judge will make a custody decision based on these plans and other circumstances in your case. Review the factors that affect child custody...
What is nesting and will it work for you?
Learning how to co-parent after a divorce proves a substantial hurdle for many ex-couples. Of course, you want to do everything you can to make the situation as easy and beneficial as possible for your child. One of the options you can look into goes by the title...