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.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. General Adoption Provisions
Part 1. Adoption Policy and Procedures
42-1-107. Adoption prohibited if child not legally free
42-1-108. Rights and responsibilities of parties in adoption proceedings
42-1-109. Need for finality -- balancing of interests
42-1-110. Presumed knowledge that child may be adopted without notice