Montana Proxy Marriage Divorce

Summary divorce for proxy marriages — no time limit to file

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Divorce

Summary Divorce for Proxy Marriage

This is a more traditional divorce for your proxy marriage. Available at any time, regardless of how long you've been married. It has some limitations on your assets and debts.

✓ Key Requirements

✓ Your spouse is willing to sign the necessary paperwork
✓ No children were born of the marriage (or you understand we cannot prepare a parenting plan)
✓ You've already agreed on division of assets and can divide them on your own
✓ Neither spouse will receive maintenance (alimony)
✓ No jointly-owned real property (individually-owned land is okay if titled to one person)
✓ Neither of you have unsecured debts larger than $20,000
✓ Total fair market value of marital assets is less than $50,000 (excluding secured obligations)
No Time Limit: Can be filed at any time, regardless of how long you've been married

These are Montana's statutory requirements for summary divorce. Not sure if you qualify? Our attorney will review your case for free.

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✓ No time limit to file ✓ Most couples qualify ✓ Process takes 2-4 months

Understanding the Asset & Debt Requirements

Important: These limits apply only to marital property — anything you owned before the marriage or kept completely separate doesn't count.

Marital Assets Under $50,000

What counts as marital assets?

  • Bank accounts (joint or individual opened during marriage)
  • Personal property, furniture, electronics
  • Investment accounts acquired during marriage

Note: This is the fair market value, not what you originally paid.

Remember: This excludes secured debts.

Unsecured Debts Under $20,000

The $20,000 limit applies only to unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills.

What doesn't count:

  • Car loans (secured by the vehicle)
  • Mortgages (secured by real estate)
  • Any debt backed by collateral

No Jointly-Owned Real Property

If you and your spouse jointly own land or a house (both names on the deed) you will need to handle it on your own before we can file. The divorce can not distribute it or deal with it.

The Divorce Process - Step by Step

1

Free Consultation

Submit our questionnaire. Our attorney reviews your assets, debts, and situation to confirm you qualify for summary divorce.

2

Payment

Once approved, pay the flat $1,998 fee online. We begin working on your case immediately.

3

Document Preparation

We prepare your Petition for Summary Dissolution and the other necessary documents. Typically takes 1-2 weeks.

4

Both Spouses Sign

We email documents to both you and your spouse. You each sign in front of a notary (together or separately) and return by email.

5

Court Filing

Once we receive both signed documents, we file everything with Montana State Court and prepare the final decree.

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Final Decree

Judge signs the Decree of Dissolution. We send you the certified copy. Your marriage is officially ended.

Timeline: The entire process typically takes 2-4 months from payment to final decree.

Wondering if Annulment Might Apply?

If your spouse made a false promise before marriage and you discovered it within the past 2 years, you might qualify for annulment instead.

Learn About Annulment Compare Both Options

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