How does custody and visitation get resolved?
In Montana, the terms “custody” and “visitation” no longer appear in the codes governing dissolutions. Although the terms remain in common use. Montana law provides that when the parent has demonstrated a timely commitment to the responsibilities owed to a child, it is in the best interests of a child to maintain a relationship. Only when a parent’s conduct endangers a child’s physical health or the child’s emotional development significantly impaired should the courts intervene. Montana law requires that parents develop parenting plans that take into account how parenting will continue after the dissolution of marriage. Parenting plans can be simply stated or tightly worded depending on the needs of each situation. The changing needs of children and the ability to share parenting outside the marriage will generally determine the scope and breadth of the parenting plan.
Related Questions
- Distinct from partial custody or visitation can a grandparent petition for the right to have primary physical or legal custody of a child?
- I would prefer that the other parent of my child(ren) have no partial custody or visitation with my child(ren). What are the chances?
- What is the difference between custody, partial custody and visitation?
