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LC 3526

Generally revise family laws

2025 Regular Session

Montana draft bill to comprehensively revise family law statutes died in committee without advancement to formal introduction in 2025.

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Bill Summary · LC 3526

Legislative bill overview

LC 3526 is a draft bill that would comprehensively revise Montana's family law statutes. The bill was assigned to a drafter in December 2024 but died in the legislative process in May 2025 without advancing to formal introduction or committee consideration.

Why is this important

Family law revisions typically affect divorce procedures, child custody standards, spousal support calculations, property division, and parental rights—matters directly impacting thousands of Montana residents. Comprehensive family law overhauls can modernize outdated provisions, clarify ambiguous standards, or shift policy approaches to how courts handle family disputes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of revision: Without seeing the actual draft, the breadth of changes could be contentious—minor clarifications versus major policy shifts generate different levels of opposition
  • Custody and parental rights standards: Any modifications to how courts determine custody or parental responsibilities typically face scrutiny from family advocacy groups with competing philosophies
  • Support calculations and property division: Changes to how spousal maintenance or marital property division are calculated affect individuals' financial outcomes and draw input from diverse stakeholder groups

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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