A&M Law Blog
Practical guides and legal insights from Misty Gaubatz and Ashley Hurlbert.
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A Statute of Limitations Overview Across Montana Law
Deadlines vary by claim type, and missing one usually ends the matter regardless of merit. Why the clock's start date is the real question.
Negotiating Back-to-School Logistics Through the Cooperative Process
School-year logistics are exactly the kind of detailed, practical problem the cooperative process handles well and a courtroom handles badly.
A Criminal Trespass Charge on Private Montana Land
Hunting season turns boundary disputes into criminal charges. What matters in a trespass case, and why your mapping app is not the final word.
The Difference Between a First DUI and a Repeat DUI in Montana
Montana DUI penalties escalate sharply with each offense, and the fourth is a felony. What changes at each step, and what counts as a prior.
Annulment Versus Divorce in Montana
The two are not interchangeable, and the difference is not about how long you were married. A plain comparison of what each one does.
How Comparative Negligence Reduces a Montana Injury Settlement
Being partly at fault does not end a Montana injury claim, but it reduces it. How the percentage is assigned, and why insurers push it high.
Who Qualifies to Expunge or Seal a Montana Criminal Record
Montana's record-clearing options are narrower than most people expect, and a dismissed charge does not erase itself. What can actually be addressed.
How to Prepare for Your Montana Divorce: A Checklist
Getting organized before you begin can make a Montana divorce faster, calmer, and less expensive. Here's a practical checklist to prepare with confidence.
A University of Montana Student Facing a First Criminal Charge
Move-in weekend brings a predictable wave of first charges in Missoula. What students and parents should know about the record and the first week.
How to Modify a Custody Order in Montana
Life changes, and a parenting plan sometimes must change too. How to modify a Montana custody order, and what a court needs to see.
Back-to-School Custody Schedule Conflicts in Montana
August and September generate more parenting disputes than any month but December. The conflicts that recur, and how to keep them out of court.
Montana Restraining Orders: What You Need to Know
An order of protection is a civil order, not a criminal charge. How Montana's protective orders work, whether you seek one or respond to one.
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