Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Montana
The Montana judiciary publishes divorce forms directly at courts.mt.gov, organized into step-by-step self-help packets instead of one standalone numbered petition. Which packet you need depends mainly on two things: whether the marriage involves minor children, and whether both spouses agree on the terms of the dissolution. Montana's forms use an "MP" numbering system. MP 112 is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Without Minor Children, and the packet for cases with children adds parallel numbered forms for summons, property distribution, and the final decree. No single Judicial Council-style form exists here, unlike California's FL-100. You file everything on paper with the Clerk of District Court in the county where either spouse lives, because Montana's statewide e-filing system is closed to self-represented litigants.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Montana law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Montana paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official Montana divorce forms
courts.mt.gov/selfhelp, the Montana Judicial Branch's self-help center, is the official statewide source for divorce forms. It links to fillable dissolution packets sorted by category: with or without minor children, and joint versus single-party filings. Montana district courts expect self-represented filers to use these same forms; no separate, attorney-only form set exists for pro se filers.
The petition and what comes with it
The core pleading is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, numbered MP 112 in the no-children packet. That packet bundles the petition with a Summons (MP 400 series), a proposed property distribution form (MP 500 series), and, once the case resolves, a Decree (MP 713). For cases involving minor children, a parallel numbered set from the same MP series adds a parenting plan and child support worksheet. Montana's courts also require a sworn statement of income, expenses, and property as part of these packets. The self-help materials don't brand it under one separate form number the way some states do, so confirm the exact current title with the self-help center or the filing county's clerk.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
Property and debt disclosure happens through the MP 500-series distribution forms built into each packet. For cases with children, Montana's petition packet requires the information the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act calls for: where the children have lived for the past five years, and any other custody proceedings. The official sites don't specify whether Montana issues that as a separately numbered UCCJEA affidavit or folds it into the petition and parenting plan forms themselves, so confirm the current packet contents directly with courts.mt.gov/selfhelp before filing.
E-filing and self-represented filers
Montana runs a statewide e-filing system, mtefile.courts.mt.gov, but the courts' own e-filing instructions state it isn't enabled for self-represented litigants. Pro se filers submit paper documents directly with the Clerk of District Court, in person, by mail, or in some counties by email. Attorneys are expected to e-file; self-represented parties are not.
Self-help network
The Montana Judicial Branch runs a single statewide self-help hub rather than county-by-county family law facilitator offices. courts.mt.gov/selfhelp provides the forms, instructions, and general process guidance, but it doesn't offer legal advice or fill out forms for filers. For legal-aid-level help, Montana Legal Services Association is the state's primary civil legal aid provider for family law matters.
Sources: Montana Judicial Branch self-help center, Montana e-filing instructions for civil cases
Not independently confirmed
- Exact current form number/title for a standalone financial/income-and-expense affidavit separate from the MP 500-series property distribution forms
- Whether Montana issues a separately numbered UCCJEA affidavit or folds that information into the petition and parenting plan forms for cases with minor children
- Whether any individual county clerk requires additional local forms beyond the statewide MP packet
Forms in Montana: frequently asked questions
Does Montana have one official statewide divorce petition form?+
Yes, but as part of a numbered packet system rather than one standalone form. The no-children petition is MP 112, published through courts.mt.gov's self-help center along with matching summons, property distribution, and decree forms in the same MP series.
Can I e-file my Montana divorce if I don't have a lawyer?+
No. Montana's statewide e-filing system exists, but current court instructions don't enable it for self-represented litigants. You'll file paper documents with the Clerk of District Court in your county, in person, by mail, or by email where the county allows it.
Where do I find the current Montana divorce forms?+
courts.mt.gov/selfhelp, the Montana Judicial Branch's self-help center, is the official statewide source. It links to fillable packets organized by whether the case involves minor children and whether the filing is joint or single-party.
Is there a fee waiver form for Montana divorce filings?+
Yes. Montana authorizes a Statement or Affidavit of Inability to Pay Filing Fees and Other Costs under MCA 25-10-404 through 25-10-406. A district court judge must approve it before the court accepts the petition for filing without payment of the standard $250 in combined filing and judgment fees.
Does Montana require a financial disclosure form with the petition?+
Montana's dissolution packets include property and debt distribution forms in the MP 500 series. The exact current title and number for a standalone income and expense disclosure form isn't published on the official sites; check the specific packet on courts.mt.gov/selfhelp for your case type.
What court handles divorce filings in Montana?+
Montana has a single trial court of general jurisdiction, the District Court, organized into 22 judicial districts. No separate statewide family court division exists; you file with the Clerk of District Court in the county where either spouse resides.
This page is general information about forms in Montana, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Montana's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Montana. Virdix does not prepare or file Montana divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Montana.
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