Montana § 40-5-203 - Child Support Enforcement Services
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-203 — Child Support Enforcement Services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-5-203. Child Support Enforcement Services
Child support enforcement services. (1) The department may accept applications for child support enforcement services on behalf of persons who are not recipients of public assistance and may take appropriate action to establish or enforce support obligations against persons owing a duty to pay support. (2) The department may establish by rule the terms and conditions by which services are provided under this section. (3) If child support enforcement services are provided under this part to or for a child as a result of the payment of public assistance, the department shall continue to provide services after public assistance is no longer being paid, subject to the same conditions and on the same basis as in the case of other individuals to whom services are furnished under this section, without requiring an application, application fee, or other request for services. Acceptance of continued services constitutes agreement to the terms and conditions set for applicants by the department under this section. (4) Services under this section, including information requests, are available to nonresidents on the same terms as residents of this state. (5) The department may terminate services under this section if it: (a) receives a written request for termination of services from the person to whom services are being provided; (b) receives notice that the child is receiving public assistance; or (c) determines that the person receiving services has violated any term or condition set by the department for an applicant under this section. (6) For purposes of credit rating reports by the department, the department shall indicate if the withholding is for delinquent support or for regular monthly support obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-5-203
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-203 cover?
Section 40-5-203 ("Child Support Enforcement Services") 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 § 40-5-203?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 40-5-203" (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 § 40-5-203 apply to my situation?
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