Marriage of Adams

01/31/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA DA 23-0219 and DA 23-0279 _________________ IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: MIKI L. ADAMS, Petitioner and Appellee, ORDER and DIRK S. ADAMS, Respondent and Appellant. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, these causes are classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

A review of the record demonstrates that both causes were appealed from the same District Court case, DR-2020-43. In the interest of judicial economy, the Court has determined to consolidate the two causes for purposes of appeal under DA 23-0219.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable Yvonne Laird, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court January 31 2024