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   Instructions to Ask the Court to Waive Filing Fees
Instructions on how to ask the court to waive fees to file your legal paperwork.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)  
  
   
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   Name Change (2007 Montana Code Annotated Title 27 Chapter 31) (Separate Website)
This links to information about name changes in the internet version of the 2007 MCA. These are not all the laws that can apply, just some that may be useful.
By: Montana Legislative Services Division (LSD)
  
   
   Formal Name Change
An explanation of formal name changes and how to get one.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)  
  
   
   Informal Name Changes
Information about how to get an informal name change. Includes a sample form to help you get started.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)  
  
   
   LiveHelp Tearstrip Flyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about MLSA's LiveHelp online legal help service. If you think others in your community could benefit from our LiveHelp service, please feel free to put up these flyers in your area.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)  
  
   
   New Social Security Numbers for Survivors (Separate Website)
How to change your social security number if you are a survivor of domestic violence.
By: Social Security Administration (SSA)
  
   
   State Law Library of Montana (Separate Website)
Didn't find the answer to your question? Visit the State Law Library of Montana for further information.
By: State Law Library of Montana
  
   
   What Is a Name Change?
Find out all there is to know about both formal and informal name changes.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)  
  
   
 
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