Author: William Bly
Learn About Your Family Rights in Maine
Family rights refer to the rights and responsibilities of parents. In Maine, these rights are rigorously protected by law. When parents' divorce or separate, the family rights remain, but parents must work out a way to share the rights and responsibilities in the best interests of the children, which ...
Is Common Law Marriage Recognized in Maine?
Common law marriage is not recognized under Maine law. This means that disputes over debts, assets/property, or any other matters concerning the end of the relationship will not be handled in the same manner as spouses in a divorce. However, this does not mean that if you have lived ...
Calculating Child Support Payments in Maine
Understanding Child Support Calculations in Maine When parents separate or divorce in Maine, determining child support is a key part of ensuring a child’s well-being. Maine law requires that child support arrangements serve the best interests of the child—helping cover essential needs like housing, food, education, clothing, and healthcare, ...
Signs Your Separation Could Lead to Reconciliation
Going through difficult times in a marriage is almost inevitable at some point. When this happens, there are several ways of dealing with the situation. Some couples try to tough it out and see if they can come through with their marriage intact, some choose to live apart during ...
Can I Evict My Spouse After Separation in Maine?
Unlike many states, Maine does not stipulate a minimum separation period before a couple can file for divorce in the state—only a minimum 60-day waiting period between the filing of all the necessary divorce paperwork and the final hearing. In practice, during this 60-day period (and often for a ...
Divorce Settlement Agreement Process in Maine
A Divorce Settlement Agreement may be referred to as a Marital Settlement Agreement or Separation Agreement. This legally binding document outlines the terms and conditions by which a marriage ends (or a legal separation begins) and the spouses begin a life separate from each other. Such an agreement may ...
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