Is adultery illegal in Montana?

Is adultery illegal in Montana?

Montana law is clear that adultery, and other misconduct during the marriage, does not affect alimony. Adultery also usually does not affect the court’s property division during a divorce or separation. Montana courts also don’t consider adultery when deciding custody and visitation of children.

How long do you have to be married to get alimony in Montana?

The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Montana family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).

Is Montana a 50 50 State for divorce?

Montana is what’s known as a split assets or “50/50” state. However, many people this this rule applies to absolutely everything. This is not the case. During property division, the courts will look at assets that one person brought to the marriage, as well as those assets acquired and grown during the marriage.