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Montana · Through Montana Code Annotated 2025

40-4-131: Joint petition -- filing -- form -- contents.

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  1. TITLE 40. FAMILY LAW
  2. CHAPTER 4. TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE, CHILD CUSTODY, SUPPORT
  3. Part 1. Separation -- Dissolution of Marriage

(1) A proceeding for summary dissolution of marriage is commenced by filing in the district court a joint petition in the form prescribed by the court.

(2) The petition must:

(a) be signed under oath by both parties;

(b) state that, as of the date of the filing of the joint petition, each condition set forth in 40-4-130 has been met;

(c) state the mailing address of both parties; and

(d) state whether or not a party elects to have the party's maiden or birth or former name restored and, if so, state the name to be restored.

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