Hilary Joan Oitzinger Betson

Hilary Joan Oitzinger Betson

Attorney, Mediator, Legal Coach
  • Estate Planning, Divorce, Family Law ...
  • Montana
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I provide comprehensive Estate and Legal Planning and creative, low conflict Collaborative family law solutions in Divorce, Parenting, and Adoption. I practice throughout Montana. You can find me at wholeheartedfamilylaw.com. I am a Certified Montana Mediator and practice Collaborative and cooperative law as much as possible, tailoring my approach to each client's individual needs and setting my flat fees based on the of time and complexity your matter entails. As a Montana native, I received my law degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008 and began my career clerking for the Montana Supreme Court. Throughout my career, I have worked in family law, estates and trusts, and general civil litigation. I believe that family law is about knowing what your options are. It is important to know that there are different methods for going through these legal processes, and not all of them have to entail a fight. It is my passion and purpose as a Collaborative family law and estate planning attorney to educate my clients about the steps in the process and their options along the way. I believe that using the right approach to address your family's legal issues will minimize emotional and financial costs for all involved. When I am not advising clients, you can find me enjoying all of the outdoor activities Montana has to offer and spending time with my husband, Andrew, and our wild and crazy dogs.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Collaborative Practice
  • Legal Coaching
Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Taking new clients. Fees tailored to scope of representation and situation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Montana
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Professional Experience
Attorney/Mediator/Owner
Wholehearted Family Law, LLC
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Providing Family Law services throughout Montana in Estate and Legal Life Planning, Legal Coaching, Collaborative Family Law, and Mediation.
Associate Attorney
Harshbarger Law Firm
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Attorney practicing Family Law, Estate Planning, and General Civil Litigation.
Intake Specialist
Montana Legal Services Association
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Attorney and Mediator, Owner
Insight Law and Mediation, PLLC
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Attorney and Mediator providing litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Practice services throughout Montana in family law, estates and trusts, personal injury, employment, government, and business law.
Attorney
Doggett Law Offices, P.L.L.C.
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Experienced attorneys providing general civil litigation, family law and estates services in Helena Montana and the surrounding area.
Attorney and owner
Law Offices of Hilary Oitzinger
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Family law services including litigation and mediation in divorce, custody, child and spousal support, and property division matters. Hilary practices throughout the Great Falls and Helena, Montana areas.
Attorney
Oitzinger Law Offices
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Contracted legal services in commercial transactions and litigation to the extent necessary.
Attorney
Law Offices of David Gallik
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Family Law and General Civil Litigation (contracts, administrative, employment, personal injury, estates and trusts, property, and small business)
Law Clerk
Supreme Court of Montana
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Law Clerk to the Honorable Justice John Warner. Reviewed, researched, and drafted opinions for Justice Warner for publication.
Education
University of Montana - University of Montana-Missoula
M.A. (2009) | Master's of Public Administration
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University of Montana School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Graduated with Honors
Activities: Montana Law Review Articles Editor
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B.A. (2005) | Sociology
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Honors: Graduated with High Honors
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B.A. (2004) | Print Journalism and Psychology
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Honors: Graduated with High Honors.
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Professional Associations
Montana Mediation Association
Board President
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Activities: President of Board of Directors.
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State Bar of Montana
Member
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Activities: Member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Montana
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
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Montana Collaborative Professionals
Secretary
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Activities: Professional association for collaborative professionals offering training, information, and advocacy.
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Certifications
Holistic Divorce Coach
Holistic Divorce Coach Training Institute
Montana Certified Mediator
Montana Mediation Association
Mediation
Center for Understanding in Conflict
Collaborative Practice
Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group
Websites & Blogs
Website
Wholehearted Family Law, LLC
Contact & Map
Whole Heart Matters, LLC
Butte
125 W. Granite St. Ste 100
Butte, MT 59701
Telephone: (406) 848-1815
Cell: (406) 848-1815
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 AM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: In-person office hours are by appointment only.