Montana § 40-7-137 - Binding Force Of Child Custody Determination
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-7-137 — Binding Force Of Child Custody Determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-7-137. Binding Force Of Child Custody Determination
Binding force of child custody determination. A child custody determination made by a court of this state that had jurisdiction under this chapter binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with 40-7-106 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent that the determination is modified.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-7-137
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-7-137 cover?
Section 40-7-137 ("Binding Force Of Child Custody Determination") 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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