Author: William Bly
Paternity and a Father’s Rights in Maine
Paternity comes with many rights and responsibilities in Maine and it’s important to understand what these are if you’re a father. Whether your paternity is ”presumed” through marriage or you need to establish paternity through legal action, the same father’s rights and obligations apply and the same protections are ...
Understanding the Family Court Process in Maine
Navigating the family court system in Maine can feel overwhelming—especially during times of personal stress and uncertainty. Whether you're going through a divorce, negotiating child custody, requesting child support, or dealing with other sensitive family law matters, understanding how the legal process works is essential for making informed decisions ...
Signs Your Marriage May Be Over
How can you tell if the problems you’re experiencing in your marriage are just “bumps in the road” or something more serious? Will you be able to iron out the issues together or is your marriage over? If you get five marriage therapists in a room, they are unlikely ...
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in Maine
Pensions and retirement plans are often key assets in a relationship so, if you’re going through a divorce in Maine, you’ll need to resolve with your spouse what happens with these assets. To make changes to pensions and non-governmental retirement plans governed by ERISA after a divorce, you will ...
What’s the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce in Maine?
Annulment and divorce are quite different concepts in Maine. Whereas most people understand that a divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage, annulment is less well understood. Essentially, annulling a marriage means that no valid marriage ever existed and it is expunged from the records. Let’s take ...
Protect Your Children with a Prenuptial Before Remarrying
Prenuptial agreements are not just about protecting the assets that you have accumulated during your lifetime. They can also help you protect children from a previous marriage. If you are married more than once in your lifetime, financial matters can become complex. If you have had multiple past spouses ...
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