Category: Divorce
Traditional vs. Collaborative Approaches to the Divorce Process
Traditional divorces, which readers may be mainly familiar with through movies and TV series, usually involve litigation and a high degree of court intervention, ultimately ending in a trial. This process can be emotionally and financially draining. Fortunately, only a tiny percentage of divorces in Maine proceed like this ...
Understanding the Complexities of a High Net Worth Divorce
High Net Worth Divorces in Maine: What to Expect Any divorce has the potential to be time-consuming, mentally, and emotionally challenging, and costly. Understanding what to expect can make a big difference in how you approach the process. This is especially true in high net worth divorces, where the ...
How to Protect Yourself During Divorce
Protecting yourself emotionally & financially during the divorce process Whether you file for divorce or are served divorce papers unexpectedly by your spouse, the period that follows can be a troubling and emotional time. Sometimes, spouses make inadvisable moves or take steps that can threaten their legal positions and ...
What to Do When You’ve Been Served Divorce Papers
A divorce starts in Maine when one party files a complaint for divorce with the District Court in the county in which either spouse resides. As part of this initial process, the divorcing spouse ( the “complainant”) serves the opposing party (the “defendant” or “respondent”) with the divorce papers ...
Filing for Divorce Citing Irreconcilable Differences in Maine
No-fault Divorce Citing Irreconcilable Differences If you’re considering filing for divorce in Maine, one of the most common and straightforward options is to cite irreconcilable differences. Maine is both a no-fault and at-fault divorce state, which means you can legally end your marriage without placing blame on your spouse—or ...
Understanding the Impact of Divorce on Children
Everyone involved in a divorce—including the family law attorneys—should consider the well-being and future happiness of separating families, not just the legal situation. Divorce and separation almost always involve intense emotions and upheaval for families with children. Sometimes, during disagreements and disputes, children are exposed to negative situations that ...
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