Legal Opinion
In Re the Marriage of Jones
Montana Supreme Court
Decided March 4, 1987No. 86-516PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Sheehy
We determine in this case that the proper venue for the commencement of an action for dissolution of marriage is the county in which the petitioner has resided during the 90 days preceding the commencement of the action. Section 25-2-118(3), MCA.
Lisa Marie Jones appeals from the order of the District Court, Tenth Judicial District, Fergus County, changing the place of trial of the dissolution proceedings brought by Lisa from the District Court of Fergus County to the District Court of Cascade County.
On June 16, 1986, Lisa filed a petition for dissolution of her marriage in the District Court…
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