Category: Divorce
How to Make Your Divorce Easier and Less Costly in Maine
Anyone who tells you that divorce is easy probably has no first-hand experience of one. Things can get messy and expensive as emotions take over, especially if a battle ensues and both spouses want to be seen to “win”. This is, thankfully, the exception to the rule. Most divorces ...
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 ...
WBLM 102.9 – Ask the Attorney – Ep. 1
Ask the Attorney William Bly of The Maine Divorce Group joins the hosts of WBLM 102.9's Morning Show to discuss family law, divorce and the Johnny Depp & Amber Heard trial. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to our team of exceptional family lawyers ...
