07/08/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0168

DA 21-0168 _________________ IN RE THE PARENTING OF A.J.B., a minor child, KATIE MARIE THORNTON, Petitioner and Appellee, ORDER and GREGORY STEVEN BALLARD, Respondent and Appellant. _________________ On June 21, 2021, counsel for Appellant filed a motion for an extension of time within which to file his opening brief. The Court was not aware this motion had been filed until July 8, 2021.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that motion is for extension of time is GRANTED.

Appellant’s opening brief shall be filed on or before July 28, 2021.

No further extensions will be granted.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court July 8 2021