Montana § 42-2-602 Necessity For Parental Rights To Be Terminated

Montana Statutes

§ 42-2-602 — Necessity For Parental Rights To Be Terminated

Montana § 42-2-602

Title 42ADOPTION

Ch. 2ADOPTION OF CHILD

Part 6Petition to Terminate Parental Rights

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 42-2-602 (2026).

Text

42-2-602 . Necessity for parental rights to be terminated. A child is not legally free for adoption until the parental rights of the birth parent or parents have been terminated by a court:

(1)as provided in this title;

(2)pursuant to Title 41, chapter 3; or

(3)of competent jurisdiction in another state or country.

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