Montana § 40-4-213 - Interim Parenting Plan
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-4-213 — Interim Parenting Plan, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-4-213. Interim Parenting Plan
Interim parenting plan. (1) A party to a parenting proceeding may move for an interim parenting plan. The motion must be supported by an affidavit as provided in 40-4-220 (1). The court may adopt an interim parenting plan under the standards of 40-4-212 after a hearing or under the standards of 40-4-212 and 40-4-220 (2) before a hearing. If there is no objection, the court may act solely on the basis of the affidavits. (2) If a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or legal separation is dismissed, any interim parenting plan is vacated unless a parent moves that the proceeding continue as a parenting proceeding and the court finds, after a hearing, that the circumstances of the parents and the best interests of the child require that a parenting plan be adopted. A child support delinquency existing at the time that an interim parenting plan is vacated remains a judgment subject to collection. (3) If a parenting proceeding commenced in the absence of a petition for dissolution of marriage or legal separation is dismissed, any interim parenting plan is vacated. A child support delinquency existing at the time that an interim parenting plan is vacated remains a judgment subject to collection. (4) Adoption of a final parenting plan under 40-4-234 vacates any interim parenting plan adopted under this section. A child support delinquency existing at the time that an interim parenting plan is vacated remains a judgment subject to collection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-4-213
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-4-213 cover?
Section 40-4-213 ("Interim Parenting Plan") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 40-4-213?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 40-4-213" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 40-4-213 apply to my situation?
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