Montana § 42-2-602 - Necessity For Parental Rights To Be Terminated
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 42-2-602 — Necessity For Parental Rights To Be Terminated, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-2-602. Necessity For Parental Rights To Be Terminated
Necessity for parental rights to be terminated. A child is not legally free for adoption until the parental rights of the birth parent or parents have been terminated by a court: (1) as provided in this title; (2) pursuant to Title 41, chapter 3; or (3) of competent jurisdiction in another state or country.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 42-2-602 ("Necessity For Parental Rights To Be Terminated") 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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