INSTRUCTIONS: MONTANA PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

If you wish to represent yourself in a Montana divorce that involves children, you may file a Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children). This document is available on the Montana Courts website.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 1: At the top of the page, enter your name and address, as well as the number and county of the court where you are filing this petition. Enter your name and your spouse's above "Petitioner" and "Respondent."

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 2: In sections 1 and 2, enter all information requested about both spouses.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 3: In sections 3 and 4, enter the date and location of both your marriage and separation. Indicate if you have not yet separated.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 4: In section 5, indicate which of the three listed reasons concerning jurisdiction applies.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 5: Sections 6 through 9 require information about the children in the marriage and whether the wife is pregnant.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 6: Sections 11 through 14 require you to list all your assets and debts, as well as indicating if you have already reached agreement on resolving these issues.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 7: In section 15, list the wife's former last name and indicate whether the husband or wife wishes for it to be restored.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 8: Sections 16 through 18 concern child support payments, parenting plans and medical support payments. Section 119 requires you to note if you are receiving assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 9: List any other information you think is relevant in section 20.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 10: In the section beginning "WHEREFORE the Petitioner Requests," list any actions or rulings you wish the court to make.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 11: Sign and date page 17. Page 18 must be signed before a notary public.