Legal Question in Family Law in Montana

My wife filed for divorce and in the paperwork i was served she lied in multiple place will this hurt her case


Asked on 3/24/12, 5:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carolyn J. Stevens CJ Stevens|Law

It is not unusual (in fact, it's typical) for parties to disagree with what each other says. The court expects it. You and your attorney will go through the Petition and prepare your Response. That is your opportunity to deny false or inaccurate allegations and present your own facts of the case, following the usual procedure for informing the court of your position. Most people are not familiar with how a dissolution of marriage proceeds. Ask your attorney for a brief explanation of the steps involved. The biggest part isn't just a step, it's a pretty long process where parties negotiate back and forth until they decide on a solution that works for both people.

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Answered on 3/26/12, 8:45 am


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