Montana § 40-5-1077 - Direct Request
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1077 — Direct Request, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-5-1077. Direct Request
Direct request. (1) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies. (2) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In the proceeding, 40-5-1078 through 40-5-1085 apply. (3) In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a convention support order or foreign support agreement: (a) a security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and (b) an obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of this state under the same circumstances. (4) A petitioner filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the department of public health and human services. (5) Sections 40-5-1073 through 40-5-1085 do not prevent the application of laws of this state that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-5-1077
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1077 cover?
Section 40-5-1077 ("Direct Request") 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 § 40-5-1077?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-1077" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 40-5-1077 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Montana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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