Montana Petition Instructions are the guidelines and procedures used to initiate a legal petition in the state of Montana. Depending on the type of petition being filed, the instructions may differ. There are two main types of Montana Petition Instructions: General Instructions and Instructions for Specific Petition Types. General Instructions provide information on the process of filing a petition in Montana, including how to complete and submit the petition, what information must be included in the petition, and how to serve the other parties involved. Instructions for Specific Petition Types provide more detailed information on the requirements and procedures specific to the type of petition being filed, such as name changes, guardianship, adoptions, and name and gender changes. The Montana Petition Instructions are available online and are provided by the Montana Judicial Branch.