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When parents divorce, a father might fear that the court will automatically assume the child’s mother should be the custodial parent. After all, in many relationships, the child’s mother stays home with the child, at least for a while, and might even be considered the...
Being charged with a criminal offense can leave you on edge. This is understandable given the stakes involved. But before you engage with prosecutors to discuss the possibility of a plea deal, you need to fully understand the potential ramifications of a criminal...
Positioning yourself for financial success post-divorce is going to take a lot of work. You’ll need to carefully think through which marital assets are in play and how best to argue for an outcome that is fair and favorable. But the property division process is a...
Did the police knock on your door, search your house and find drugs? If so, they may have arrested you. However, what if those drugs were not yours? Perhaps they belonged to a roommate or family member. Before you can be charged with possession, police will need to...
In Montana family law cases, children come to the forefront. Because they have certain fundamental needs, it is imperative that they are supported financially. Often, this means that the custodial parent will receive payments from the noncustodial parent. This is...
Sometimes being pulled over by the police in Billings while driving comes as a complete surprise. You have no idea why the police are pulling you over. The situation becomes even more intimidating when the police start trying to question you about alleged illegal...
In Montana, many couples who find their marriage is no longer working will consider parting ways and ending the marriage. In the state, divorce is legally referred to as a “dissolution.” The case will be impacted by its circumstances. For example, if it is an amicable...
Child custody disputes are often very personal. When disagreements arise, parents can find themselves attacking the character of the other parent, all in hopes of achieving the kind of child custody and visitation outcome that they think is best for their child. While...
Financial times have been tough for your family in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with that, the stress and tension at home have come to a boiling point as you spend an increased amount of time with your spouse. During times like these, any situation or...
Imagine that someone is on trial for murder. There’s not a lot of physical evidence, but the prosecution has a witness who picked the defendant out of a lineup. That witness is confident of the defendant’s guilt. This should be the end of the story, right? How can a...