Montana § 40-4-133 - Hearing And Final Judgment -- Entry -- Effect
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-4-133 — Hearing And Final Judgment -- Entry -- Effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-4-133. Hearing And Final Judgment -- Entry -- Effect
Hearing and final judgment -- entry -- effect. After 20 days from the date of the filing of the joint petition for summary dissolution, the district court shall hold a hearing at which both parties must be present, and if the court determines that the conditions in 40-4-130 exist, the court shall enter the final judgment dissolving the marriage. Entry of final judgment restores each party to the status of a single person and permits either to marry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-4-133
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-4-133 cover?
Section 40-4-133 ("Hearing And Final Judgment -- Entry -- Effect") 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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