Montana Code Annotated 2019

TITLE 42. ADOPTION

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL ADOPTION PROVISIONS

Part 1. Adoption Policy and Procedures

Venue

42-1-104. Venue. (1) Proceedings for adoption must be brought in the district court of the county where the petitioners reside.

(2) Petitions for appointment of a confidential intermediary may be filed:

(a) in the county where the decree of adoption was issued;

(b) in the county of residence of the petitioner; or

(c) if the petitioner resides out of state, in any county.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 480, L. 1997.