What are Montana's adoption laws?

Montana adoption is governed by Montana Code Annotated Title 42. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 0 months (Mont. Code Ann. § 42-1-103)

Court: District Court

Child Consent: Age 12+ (Mont. Code Ann. § 42-2-301)

Abandonment: 12 months no contact (Mont. Code Ann. § 42-2-608)

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (Mont. Code Ann. § 42-2-203)

Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 4-8 weeks

Montana has 56 counties, each with its own District Court. Our documents are customized for your specific countie's requirements.

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