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Practical guides and legal insights from Misty Gaubatz and Ashley Hurlbert.

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Criminal Defense

Felony vs. Misdemeanor in Montana: What's the Difference?

Montana sorts crimes into two categories, and the difference shapes everything from penalties to your long-term record. Here's how it works.

Misty · July 8, 2026Read
Family Law

Grandparent Visitation Rights in Montana

Montana law allows grandparents to petition for contact with a grandchild in certain situations. Here's what that process looks like and what courts weigh.

Ashley · July 6, 2026Read
Criminal Defense

What Is Montana Drug Court?

Montana's treatment courts are an alternative to traditional sentencing when charges are rooted in addiction. How drug court works, and who qualifies.

Misty · July 4, 2026Read
Criminal Defense

What to Do If You're Falsely Accused of a Crime in Montana

Being accused of something you didn't do is frightening, and what you do next matters. Here are the steps to protect yourself under Montana law.

Misty · July 2, 2026Read
Family Law

Can Same-Sex Couples Adopt in Montana?

Yes, and here's how second-parent and stepparent adoption secures your family under Montana law.

Ashley · June 12, 2026Read
Criminal Defense

Conditional Discharge in Montana

Conditional discharge and deferred sentences can keep a conviction off your record. Here's what to know in Montana.

Misty · June 4, 2026Read
Criminal Defense

Early Termination of Probation in Montana

If you've stayed compliant, you may not have to serve every day of probation. How early termination works in Montana.

Misty · May 28, 2026Read
Criminal Defense

Montana PFMA: What You Need to Know

Partner or Family Member Assault is Montana's primary domestic-violence charge. Here's what it means and what's at stake.

Ashley · May 19, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

The Emotional Benefits of Cooperative Divorce

Divorce is hard enough. Here's how a cooperative process protects not just your finances, but your emotional well-being.

Misty · May 7, 2026Read
About A&M Law

How We Invented Cooperative Family Law

The story behind the approach Misty Gaubatz and Ashley Hurlbert pioneered in Western Montana, and why they built it.

Misty & Ashley · April 28, 2026Read
Cooperative Family Law

When Cooperative Divorce Doesn't Work

An honest look at the situations where the cooperative approach isn't the right fit, and what protects you better.

Ashley · April 14, 2026Read
Family Law

Montana Parenting Plans: The Cooperative Approach

What goes into a Montana parenting plan, and how the cooperative approach builds one that actually lasts.

Misty & Ashley · March 31, 2026Read

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