Custody Action -- Newborn's Best Interest

Mont. Code Ann. § 40-6-412, under Montana Safe Haven Newborn Protection Act.

Mont. Code Ann. § 40-6-412

In a custody action under 40-6-411, the court shall determine custody of the newborn based on the newborn's best interest as provided in 40-4-212. The court shall determine the newborn's best interest with the goal of achieving permanent placement for the newborn at the earliest possible date.