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Understanding the Legal System
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Find various resources to help you through the legal system.
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American Indian Probate Reform Act
Learn the basics about criminal vs. civil legal issues, your rights, the Montana court system and jurisdiction. This article also links to a Montana Judicial System lesson plan for high school students.
Learn definitions for estate planning terms used in Montana.
Sometimes legal language can be very challenging to understand. These helpful resources define legal terms.
Learn the steps you should take to protect your rights and find free court forms to download.
A list of common terms used during a dissolution case, and legal proceedings in general.
Not sure which court you need to go to? This guide to the different court systems in Montana may help you!
Montana Code Annotated (MCA)
The SCRA provides many powerful legal rights to active-duty servicemembers and their families that are not available to any other group. It is important that you understand how this law works so that you and your family can take advantage of this law.
Learn about how to ask the Court to make a decision or take action, and common types of Court Orders during a Dissolution or Parenting Plan case. Find out what you can do if the other party won’t follow a Court Order.
The United States Constitution
What Should I Expect During a Remote Court Hearing? (FAQ)
What to Know When Hiring a Lawyer
Legal Forms
This resource has instructions and a link to Motions forms to request something by motion in a Montana District Court.
The Montana Judicial Branch has created a large number of free forms that you can print, fill out, and file in court yourself.
A reply to the other party's response to your motion (request) in District Court.
Forms to respond to the other party's motion (request) to District Court.
An affidavit is your written statement that you swear under oath (or affirm) is true. This article will help you learn how to use an affidavit and how to make the affidavit legal for the courts. A link to an affidavit form is included in this resource.
