Montana § 40-3-131 - Stipulation Form And Contents

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-3-131 — Stipulation Form And Contents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40-3-131. Stipulation Form And Contents

Stipulation form and contents. A stipulation filed pursuant to this chapter must be signed by both parties and their counsel of record, if any, and include: (1) a statement that both parties desire to stay the proceedings to allow the parties to pursue reconciliation; (2) any agreements for support, parenting, or other matter related to the pending litigation that should continue in effect during the stay; and (3) any other information the district court may by local rule require.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-3-131 cover?

Section 40-3-131 ("Stipulation Form And Contents") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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