Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Yellowstone County, Montana:
- Where to file for child custody in Yellowstone County
- How to find or contact the Yellowstone County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Yellowstone County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Yellowstone County, Montana
In Yellowstone County, child custody is handled by the Yellowstone County District Court
NAME OF COURT
Yellowstone County District Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
DC-Questions@co.yellowstone.mt.gov
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Yellowstone County District Court
217 N. 27th Street
Billings, Montana 59107Mailing Address
P.O. Box 35030
Billings, Montana 59107
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed noon to 1pm for the lunch hour) -- except Wednesdays are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Yellowstone County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Montana Child Custody Forms Used in Yellowstone County
https://courts.mt.gov/forms/ch
Yellowstone County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you are unable to afford Yellowstone County court filing fees, see the Montana forms for waiving court fees and talk to your county legal self-help center for more information.
Get Help With Montana Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Yellowstone County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Montana Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Yellowstone County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Yellowstone County Child Custody Lawyers
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