Category: Family Law
Changing or Enforcing Final Orders in Maine Family Matter Cases
Final orders issued by the Maine Family Court, such as a child support order, can be enforced by the authorities. If, however, a change of circumstances is substantial enough to justify an amendment to the order, the appropriate legal steps can be taken for the family law courts to ...
Child Visitation and Custody Laws in Maine
When a married couple with children separates in Maine, life can get complicated for a while. Balancing the immediate and future needs of the children with suitable child custody and parenting arrangements is often extremely challenging. Parental rights and responsibilities are treated very seriously in Maine and it is ...
A Step by Step Guide to Divorce Mediation in Maine
The judiciary of Maine stands out as one of the earliest advocates of mediation for residents of its state. Typically, when people think of divorce, they tend to think of heated issues being resolved over a long period of time in court. The truth, however, is that more and more ...
Spousal Support Assessment and Calculation in Maine
Spousal support – also referred to commonly as “alimony” or “spousal maintenance” in many places – refers to support given by one former spouse to another for the purpose of maintaining financial stability or facilitating self-sufficiency. When people marry, they often come into the marriage with differing educational or financial ...
Legal Separation or Divorce in Maine
Some couples in Maine decide to live separately without seeking a divorce. This can be an informal arrangement, as is often the case during a trial separation, or a more formal separation where two spouses agree to live apart but do not wish to irretrievably break the marriage There are ...
Maine Divorce Laws
What You Need to Know About Divorce in Maine While a small portion of federal laws govern some aspects of a divorce, Maine's divorce law provides the key legislation for divorcing couples. Even seemingly straightforward divorces can become complex as emotions take over and disputes arise. The needs of ...