Legal Question in Family Law in Montana

Time limit to rule

Is there a time limit for a judge to rule on a case, once the case has been presented to him? We have been waiting on a ruling from a judge in Montana about summer visitiation of a minor since January. The summer is almost over!


Asked on 7/05/07, 12:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn J. Stevens CJ Stevens|Law

Re: Time limit to rule

You can file a "Notice of Issue" in which you concisely show the timeline of the petition or motion, all pleadings have been filed, and the issue is ripe for the court's ruling.

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Answered on 7/07/07, 2:43 pm


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