Montana Divorce Forms & Papers

Before filing for dissolution of marriage, one of the spouses must be a resident of Montana for 90 days. The papers should be filed for in the county where the petitioner has been a resident for the previous 90 days. [Montana Code Annotated; Section 25, Title 2-118; and Section 40,:~Title 1-104]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The only ground for a dissolution of marriage in Montana is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and serious marital discord which adversely affects the attitude of both spouses towards the marriage and no reasonable prospect of reconciliation and living separate and apart for 180 days prior to filing. All three of these factors must be met to satisfy the grounds for dissolution of marriage. [Montana Code Annotated; Section 40, Title 1-104].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MONTANA

Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF MONTANA AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Montana state, please see Montana Divorce Laws page.

Free Montana Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

Montana Divorce Instructions

Montana Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

Forms & Doccoments

Montana Divorce Court Forms