Montana § 42-4-310 - Petition For Adoption -- Notice -- Hearing
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 42-4-310 — Petition For Adoption -- Notice -- Hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-4-310. Petition For Adoption -- Notice -- Hearing
Petition for adoption -- notice -- hearing. A stepparent who desires to adopt a stepchild shall obtain an order of termination of parental rights of the child's noncustodial parent prior to or contemporaneously with the petition to adopt. Any necessary consents must be filed with the petition for adoption. Notice of the hearing on the petition must be given, and the stepparent shall attend the hearing conducted by the court.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 42-4-310
What does Montana Code Annotated § 42-4-310 cover?
Section 42-4-310 ("Petition For Adoption -- Notice -- Hearing") 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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