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Parenting Plan (Custody) - Packet H

Use Packet H to set up a custody or residential plan for a child when parents are not married.  Use Packet E if parents were married and are now divorcing and have minor children. 

The following forms are available in either Microsoft Word or Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF).   The default format will be in Portable Document Format so if you want the Word format you will have to click on the Microsoft Word icon in the far right column.

The Microsoft Word documents can be saved to your hard drive and can allow you to fill out the questions on your computer rather than printing it out and handwriting all your information.

Please read the documents in the first table because these will help you throughout the process and it will help keep your documentation organized.  There are some links to web pages within the tables but this will be indicated by the words "link to web page" following the links.

Packet H - Important Documents - Please Read First
Description PDF WORD
Instructions - Detailed instructions to help you through the process Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Worksheet - A check-off sheet to help keep you organized Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Sensitive Data Form - For confidential information. Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
What to Expect - An Overview of Divorce and Custody in Montana Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Tips for Your Day in Court - Helpful information on how to conduct yourself in the courtroom setting Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Download the entire Packet H in Portable Document Format Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. --

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Petition for Permanent Parenting Plan
Form Description PDF WORD
Form 118 Affidavit of Inability to Pay Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 119 Petition for Establishment of a Permanent Parenting Plan Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 120 Petitioner’s Proposal for Parenting Plan Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 121 Summons and Order to Attend Mandatory Parenting Plan Orientation by Clerk of Court Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 122 Statutory Notice to CSED Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 123 Department of Health & Human Services’ Declination to Enter Proceeding as a Party Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 124 Cover Letter to CSED Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 125 Praecipe Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 126 Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons and Petition Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 127 Status Report to the Court Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 128 Request for Hearing and Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Permanent Parenting Plan Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 129 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Final Decree Establishing Permanent Parenting Plan Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 130 Notice of Entry of Decree Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 131 Vital Statistics Form Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 132 Stipulated Permanent Parenting Plan Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 133 Order Adopting Stipulated Permanent Parenting Plan Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.
Form 134 Certificate of Service Small Adobe Acrobat icon indicating a link to an Adobe Portable Document Format. Small Microsoft Word icon indicating a link to a Word document.

DISCLAIMER

Documents are not legal advice. These documents are adaptations of the documents distributed by the Montana Supreme Court Commission on Self-Represented Litigants and have been approved by the Judges of the 4th Judicial District. These documents do not constitute legal advice, and no information contained in these documents can be relied upon to replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed to practice in Montana.

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