2011 Montana Code Annotated
TITLE 40. FAMILY LAW
CHAPTER 7. UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
Part 1. General Provisions
40-7-105. Notice -- opportunity to be heard -- joinder.
40-7-105. Notice -- opportunity to be heard -- joinder. (1) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of 40-7-106 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person who has physical custody of the child.
(2) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(3) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
History: En. 61-405 by Sec. 5, Ch. 537, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 61-405; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 91, L. 1999.
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