Mont. Code Ann. § 42-3-212
42-3-212 Court waiver for relatives
42-3-212 . Court waiver for relatives. In a direct parental placement adoption, if the court is satisfied that adoption is in the best interests of the child, the court may waive the requirement of a preplacement and postplacement evaluation when a parent or guardian places a child for adoption directly with an extended family member of the child.