42-2-619. Expediency. A contested termination of parental rights action must take precedence over other cases and matters in the court or on appeal. The court shall examine any issues raised in challenging termination of a parent's rights or regarding the validity of any adoption decree and shall render a decision as soon as possible.
History: En. Sec. 79, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 257, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Part 6. Petition to Terminate Parental Rights
42-2-602. Necessity for parental rights to be terminated
42-2-603. Petition for termination of parental rights
42-2-604. Contents of petition for termination of parental rights
42-2-605. Notice of hearing -- service
42-2-606. Hearing on petition to terminate parental rights
42-2-607. Grounds for termination of parental rights
42-2-608. Finding of unfitness
42-2-609. Determination that no parent and child relationship exists
42-2-610. Putative father -- termination based upon failure to establish substantial relationship
42-2-611. Irrevocable waiver of parental rights
42-2-612. through 42-2-615 reserved
42-2-616. Appearance of parent at hearing -- determination of custody