INSTRUCTIONS: MONTANA PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN)

You may file for divorce in Montana while representing yourself. This article discusses the Montana petition for dissolution that should be filed against your spouse if your marriage includes minor children. The document is available on the website of the state's court system.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 1: Enter your name, address and telephone number at the top left-hand corner. Enter the number of the judicial district court and the county you are appearing in.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 2: Questions one and two ask for general information about you and your sposue.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 3: Question three asks for the date and location of your wedding, while question four asks for the date of your separation, if applicable.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 4: In response to question four, indicate which statement accurately summarizes the court's jurisdiction over your marriage.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 5: Question six asks if the wife is pregnant. Questions seven through ten require you to provide various information about all children involved in the marriage.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 6: Questions 11 through 13 concern the division of assets, while question 14 requires you to list all debts and state how they should be divided.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 7: In response to question 15, indicate whether the wife would like for her premarital name to be restored. If so, write the name where indicated.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 8: In questions 17 and 18, indicate if you want for the court to order child or medical support payments.

Montana Petition For Dissolution (With Children) Step 9: Sign and date the last page. Include any miscellaneous requests where indicated.