Montana § 40-9-202 - Nonexclusive Remedy
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-9-202 — Nonexclusive Remedy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-9-202. Nonexclusive Remedy
Nonexclusive remedy. In addition to or in lieu of seeking reasonable rights to contact with a child under this chapter, a grandparent retains the following rights: (1) to seek a parental interest, visitation, or parenting plan under Title 40, chapter 4; (2) to seek authority as a caretaker relative, including authority to consent to medical care, for a child under Title 40, chapter 6; (3) to seek custody of a child as an extended family member under Title 41, chapter 3; (4) to seek adoption of a child under Title 42; and (5) to seek guardianship of a child under Title 72, chapter 5.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-9-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-9-202 cover?
Section 40-9-202 ("Nonexclusive Remedy") 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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