Grounds for Divorce: The court may grant a divorce if "the marriage is irretrievably broken, which findings must be supported by evidence; the parties have lived separate and apart for a period of more than 180 days preceding the commencement of the divorce proceedings; or there is serious marital discord that adversely affects the attitude of one or both of the parties towards the marriage." [Montana Code]

Residency Requirements: "In order to file for divorce in Montana, one of the parties, at the time the action is commenced, must be a resident of the state, or be stationed in the state while a member of the armed services and the domicile or military presence must have been maintained for 90 days preceding the filing of the action." [Montana Code]

Montana Child Support Enforcement Service Links and Telephone Numbers
Department of Public Health and Human Services Child Support Enforcement
Telephone: 406–444–9855
Toll Free: 800–346–5437

Montana Child Support Guidelines and Calculator
Montana Child Support Guidelines

Montana Child Support Calculator

Montana Divorce Forms Online
Montana Department of Justice Legal Forms

Montana Divorce Laws
Montana Code Annotated 2005, Title 40

Montana Domestic Violence Resource Links and Telephone Number
Crisis Line
Telephone: 406–453–HELP
Toll Free: 888–587–0199

Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Telephone: 406–443–7794
Toll Free: 888–404–7794

Montana Free or Low Cost Legal Services Programs
Montana Legal Services Association
Telephone: 800-666-6124

Montana Mediation Centers and Service Links and Telephone Numbers
Montana Mediation Association
Telephone: 406–727–8365

Montana State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Links
State Bar of Montana

Montana State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Telephone Numbers
Statewide: 406–449–6577