At the heart of family law proceedings, the Montana Form 283 plays a pivotal role when it comes to addressing changes in the dynamics of parenting or the wellbeing of minor children within the jurisdiction of Missoula County's Fourth Judicial District Court. This form, specifically designated for motions to amend existing parenting plans, offers a structured pathway for petitioners to request alterations based on significant shifts in circumstances since the last court order was issued. It meticulously outlines the process beginning with the detailing of the initial parenting plan, followed by an explanation of the changed conditions that necessitate the amendment, and culminates with a proposition for a revised plan that better serves the children's interests. Under Montana law, as referenced within the document, the court is empowered to modify a parenting plan provided that there has been a substantial change in circumstances that were either not previously known or have arisen since the original plan was put in place, always with the paramount concern being the best interests of the child or children involved. Accompanying the motion are several critical documents, including an affidavit elaborating on the circumstances that warrant the amendment, the proposed amended parenting plan itself, and any additional paperwork that supports the petitioner's case. This procedural step underscores the court's commitment to ensuring that the evolving needs of children are met while providing a clear and accessible means for parents or guardians to seek necessary changes to parenting agreements.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Montana Form 283 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | PacketS_Form283 motion to amend parenting plan missoula form |
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FORM # 283
MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
MISSOULA COUNTY
IN RE THE PARENTING/MARRIAGE OF:
(CIRCLE ONE)
____________________________________,
Minor Child(ren).
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Petitioner,
and
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Respondent.
Cause No.: _________________
Department No. _____________
MOTION TO AMEND
PARENTING PLAN
I. PRIOR PARENTING PLAN
This Court entered a final parenting plan for our child(ren) on (mm/dd/yyyy): ________________
II. CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
Circumstances have changes since the Court entered our prior parenting plan. I explain the changes in my Affidavit, which I am filing with this motion.
III. AMENDMENT OF PARENTING PLAN
A.Montana law says the court may change a prior parenting plan if:
•Facts have changed since the parenting plan was entered; OR
•Facts were not known to the court when the parenting plan was entered; AND
•The change in the parenting plan is needed to serve the best interests of the
child(ren). (Mont. Code Ann.
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B.My Proposed Amended Parenting Plan is necessary to serve the best interests of our minor child(ren).
IV. I, ____________________________, respectfully request that the Court enter an Order
(print your full name)
that adopts my Proposed Amended Parenting Plan because of the change in circumstances described in my Affidavit in support of this motion.
I would like a hearing before the Court on this Motion.
I have filed the following documents along with this Motion:
My Affidavit in support of this Motion.
A Proposed Amended Parenting Plan.
A Proposed Order for the Court’s signature.
My Certificate of Service, which indicates how I served copies of these documents on the opposing party.
Other:____________________________________________________________
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I respectfully ask this Court to:
1.Change our final parenting plan and adopt my Proposed Amended Parenting Plan,
filed;
2.Order any other relief the Court deems just and proper.
Dated this _______ day of ___________________, 20 ____.
(date)(month)(year)
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(Your signature)
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(print your name)
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