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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 40. Family Law § 40-4-131. Joint petition--filing--form--contents - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-40-family-law/mt-st-40-4-131/
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