Category: Divorce
Hesitation Over Moving Forward with Divorce
People who know they need a divorce but haven’t moved forward yet often have valid reasons for waiting. Cost, fear of changes to the family dynamic, anxiety about going to court, and hope that the marriage improves are all reasons that can delay the inevitable. However, delaying a divorce ...
Can I Handle My Own Divorce in Maine?
Whether you can handle your own divorce in Maine depends on the answers to several key questions. These questions will help determine whether you qualify for a divorce and the level of agreement between you and your spouse. These are essential to gauge if you are considering a DIY ...
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 ...