Mont. Code § 42-5-102

Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 42-5-102 - Time for action on petition for adoption - waiver

Not less than 6 months from the date the child has been placed with the prospective adoptive parent, the prospective adoptive parent may apply to the court for a decree of adoption. If the best interests of the adoptee are served, then pursuant to 42-4-205 and 42-4-309, the court may waive the 6-month postplacement evaluation period and summarily consider an adoption petition.

§ 42-5-102, MCA

En. Sec. 127, Ch. 480, L. 1997.