MT Bar Family Law 1

Question 1

Under Montana law, which of the following is required for a valid marriage?

Accepted Answer

A marriage license and solemnization by an authorized officiant

Answer

Montana law requires both a valid marriage license and solemnization by an authorized person such as a judge, clergy member, or other official.

Question 2

Montana follows which property distribution system in divorce proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Equitable distribution, dividing marital property fairly but not necessarily equally

Answer

Montana applies equitable distribution under the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act, dividing marital property in a manner the court deems just, which need not be an equal 50/50 split.

Question 3

In Montana, when determining child custody arrangements, the court's primary standard is:

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the child

Answer

Montana courts apply the 'best interests of the child' standard when making all child custody and parenting plan determinations.

Question 4

Under Montana law, 'marital property' subject to division in a divorce generally includes:

Accepted Answer

Property acquired during marriage but excluding gifts and inheritances received by one spouse

Answer

Montana follows the majority approach treating property acquired during the marriage as marital property, but gifts and inheritances received by one spouse during the marriage are generally treated as separate property.

Question 5

A Montana court may grant a dissolution of marriage (divorce) on which ground?

Accepted Answer

Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage

Answer

Montana adopted no-fault divorce; the sole ground for dissolution is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, meaning there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.

MT Bar - Montana Bar Exam Practice Test

MT Bar - Montana Bar Exam Practice Test

MT Bar Family Law 1