Category: Family Law
Same-Sex Couples: Child Custody Issues in Maine
Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Maine since 2012 and federally since 2015.All states are mandated to recognize a same-sex couple’s right to marry, but this doesn’t prevent legal issues from arising when they separate or divorce.Many married same-sex couples (as well as domestic partners) with children have encountered ...
What Can DHHS Do to Make Me Pay Child Support in Maine?
If you’re ordered to pay child support in Maine, the laws here provide several ways to enforce the commitment. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is empowered to collect both current and overdue child support. Any DHSS notices about collecting support should not be ignored as doing ...
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 ...
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 ...
Marital Abandonment and Divorce in Maine
The majority of divorces in Maine are no-fault, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds for divorce. However, at-fault divorces are permitted in Maine for certain reasons. One such reason is marital abandonment, which is sometimes called “desertion” or “spousal abandonment” in Maine. This occurs when one spouse leaves the ...
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