Author: William Bly
Child Visitation and Custody Laws in Maine
When a married couple with children separates in Maine, life can get complicated for a while. Balancing the immediate and future needs of the children with suitable child custody and parenting arrangements is often extremely challenging. Parental rights and responsibilities are treated very seriously in Maine and it is ...
An Overview of Property Division in Maine
Along with child custody, property division is among the most challenging issues involved in a divorce. When couples divide up marital property, this division is a clear visual representation of the separation. What’s more, because of the fact that Maine is an “equitable distribution” state, people often scramble to make ...
An Overview of Contested and Uncontested Divorce in Maine
Parties who are preparing for a divorce in Maine know that they have plenty of things to think about. Even if all the details aren’t fully known, most people understand that divorce can be a fairly complex process. Paperwork needs to be filed, fees need to be paid, various requirements ...
Alimony Guide for Spousal Support in Maine
When a marriage breaks down, financial issues often take center stage. One of the key issues is whether alimony (more commonly called spousal support now in Maine) is payable by either spouse. The key consideration for this is usually whether either spouse requires financial support to aid the transition to ...
A Step by Step Guide to Divorce Mediation in Maine
The judiciary of Maine stands out as one of the earliest advocates of mediation for residents of its state. Typically, when people think of divorce, they tend to think of heated issues being resolved over a long period of time in court. The truth, however, is that more and more ...
Spousal Support Assessment and Calculation in Maine
Spousal support – also referred to commonly as “alimony” or “spousal maintenance” in many places – refers to support given by one former spouse to another for the purpose of maintaining financial stability or facilitating self-sufficiency. When people marry, they often come into the marriage with differing educational or financial ...