Montana Code 42-5-203. Finality of decree — expediency
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42-5-203. Finality of decree — expediency. (1) For purposes of appeal, the decree of adoption is a final order when it is issued.
Terms Used In Montana Code 42-5-203
- Adoption: means the act of creating the legal relationship between parent and child when it does not exist genetically. See Montana Code 42-1-103
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)A person may appeal from the order in the manner and form provided for appeals from a judgment in civil actions.
(3)An appeal from a decree of adoption must be heard expeditiously pursuant to the provisions of 42-2-618.