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Grandparent Issues: Montana
Grandparent Rights to Visitation: Visitation may be granted in regard to a child as to whom a disposition has been made under Title 41 or when the court finds that the visitation would be in the child's best interest. Title 40, Chapter 9, Section 40-9-101 (M.C.A. §40-9-101 et seq.).
When Adoption Occurs: Visitation rights terminate on adoption by anyone other than a stepparent or a grandparent.
Child Custody Statutes: Factors: (1) parties'wishes; (2) child's wishes; (3) interaction and interrelationship between child and parties, siblings, and other significant persons; (4) child's adjustment to home, school and community; (5) mental and physical condition of all persons involved; (6) any physical abuse, or threat of physical abuse, against a party or the child; (7) any chemical dependency or abuse of either party; and (8) any other relevant factor. M.C.A. §§40-4-212.
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