Permanent Parenting Plan - Mineral County Montana Page 4

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Make 2 copies of each form - one for yourself and one for the co-parent.
File original Forms #127, 128, 131, 132 & 133 with the Clerk of Court.
There may be a short hearing on the best interests of the child(ren). If so, you will receive an Order setting a hearing date.
Once the Court approves the Parenting Plan, you will receive a copy of the Order. YOU ARE DONE!!!
V.
UNABLE TO REACH AGREEMENT:
If you cannot reach agreement, you have several more steps to complete and will have to appear in Court.
STEP 7. -- Asking the Court to Decide.
Form #127
If you can’t agree on a parenting plan or child support, complete this form, sign, and file the original with
the Clerk of Court. Mail a copy to the co-parent. You should receive notice from the Court of the next step
in your case.
Form #129
Complete entirely. The Judge will make amendments, if necessary.
Form #130
Complete the caption. Do not sign. (You will sign later - see Step #10.)
Form #131
Complete the sections you can. After the final hearing you will be expected to fully complete the form.
VI. FINAL PAPERWORK:
STEP 8. -- Just a Little More !!!
Make 2 copies of Form #127 and mail a copy to the co-parent.
Make a copy of Forms #130 & 131 for your records.
Make 4 copies of Form #129. Keep one for your records, mail a copy to the co-parent.
Deliver the originals of Forms #127, 129, 130, & 131 and the 2 copies of Form #129 to the Clerk of Court -- with Form #127
on top.
You will be notified of the hearing or mediation date to decide the issues.
VII. HEARING IN COURT:
You have chosen to represent yourself. Arrive at the courthouse early. While parenting can be very difficult and emotional, the Court
expects the parties to be civil and remain focused on the legal issues.
STEP 9. -- Court Hearing - on Contested Issues.
Be prepared to present evidence to the Court and discuss your position. This will include calling witnesses and/or presenting exhibits.
VIII. AFTER THE HEARING:
STEP 10. -- Final Paperwork.
After the hearing, you must file Form #131 with the Clerk of Court.
A filing fee of $45 (subject to change) must be paid to the Clerk of Court before the Final Decree (Form #129) is filed.
Copies of the Final Decree will be available at the Clerk of Court’s office. The Clerk’s office charges $10 per copy.
However, you have already supplied 2 extra copies of the Final Decree. The Clerk’s office will conform these copies with
the original at no cost. The Clerk should then certify one copy. The cost for certification is $2.00 each.
Form #130 - Complete, sign, and mail a copy to the co-parent, together with one certified copy of the Final Decree
(Form #129) signed by the Judge. File original Form #130 with the Clerk of Court.
If there is a child support order in the Final Decree, you will need to submit a certified copy of the Decree, with calculations
attached, to CSED (Child Support Enforcement Division) along with a completed application to CSED and a $15 fee. The
application is available at:
(Revision Date: 03/12)

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