Author: William Bly
How Will a Restraining Order Affect My Divorce in Maine?
Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment orders—commonly referred to as “restraining orders”—may be issued by judges in Maine. Each type carries different conditions based on the nature and severity of the perceived threat. In family law matters, these orders are often issued on a temporary basis to reduce ...
Navigating Divorce in Maine With Confidence
Divorce is a legal process, but for most people, it also brings a wave of uncertainty—about finances, parenting, and what life will look like moving forward. Navigating a divorce in Maine with greater confidence and clarity takes more than sound legal guidance alone. It requires thoughtful preparation, a clear ...
Divorce Alternatives for Older Couples in Maine
Divorce is surprisingly common amongst couples aged over 50 in Maine. There is even a special name for it: “gray divorce”. However, the older a couple is when they divorce, the more there is to “unravel” during the process. Although the children may be adults and child custody, parenting, ...
High Conflict Divorces in Maine: Key Signs and Challenges
Nobody sets out for a high conflict divorce. Ideally, couples separate amicably with a negotiated settlement agreement and a divorce that requires minimal court intervention. Unfortunately, a minority of separations end up in highly disputed cases that lead to prolonged legal battles in Maine’s family court system. What are ...
What is a Guardian ad Litem in Maine?
A Guardian ad Litem in Maine is an independent, court-appointed professional who takes on the responsibility to investigate solutions in the “best interests of a child” in complex divorces or parental rights and responsibilities cases. The child’s best interest’s standard is used in all court decisions that affect dependent ...
Child Custody & Parental Rights in Maine
Child custody is referred to as “parental rights and responsibilities” in Maine. This covers both the “physical custody” of the child (who the child lives with most of the time) and the decision-making responsibilities, which is often referred to as “legal custody”. Regardless of the terminology, parents in Maine ...
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