MONTANA Part 9

Modification of Child Custody in Montana

If a parent in Montana desires to alter the parenting plan, the court would expect the parent to prove a significant change of circumstances and that a modification is necessary to serve the best interests of the child. The court may also consider the following additional factors:

    Whether the parents agree to the modification

    Whether the child is 14 years of age or older and requests the modification

    Whether one parent intends to relocate and whether the relocation will significantly decrease the time the child spends with the other parent

    Whether one parent has consistently and willfully refused for the child to have contact with the other parent or attempted to deny the child contact with the other parent

For further information about child custody laws in Montana, speak with a qualified attorney in Montana or refer to the Montana Code.