Areas of Expertise
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Modification
- Child Support
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Every person at this firm was exceptional. I would highly recommend them. They more than exceeded my expectations and made a very stressful situation much easier to handle. I cannot express my gratitude enough!
Kellie B.
Thomas L. Richard
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Attorney Thomas L. Richard has significant experience representing Maine parents facing the difficult challenge of navigating Maine’s child protection system.
The stakes in these cases could not be higher: Parents can ultimately face the loss of their parental rights if they fail to successfully engage in and complete rigorous, year-long (at a minimum) programs of family rehabilitation and reunification. Attorney Richard has advised these parents on the best course of action to regain custody of their children.
When necessary, he has litigated these serious matters in the Maine District Courts at jeopardy and termination of parental rights trials.
Attorney Richard graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 2014. During law school, he served as a student attorney in the law school’s prisoners’ assistance clinic, assisting incarcerated Mainers with civil matters, including issues of family law He was also a competitor in the National First Amendment Moot Court Competition, hosted by the First Amendment Center and the Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville.
He also clerked for a Maine criminal and family law attorney while attending law school. Attorney Richard graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Political Science.
Tom is deeply-rooted in the State of Maine. Growing up in the Androscoggin River valley, he developed a great appreciation for the state’s beauty while skiing, hunting, and fishing. Tom spends most of his free time with his family, and is near the ocean or the lake whenever possible.
Meet the Team
The team at The Maine Divorce Group assists clients in all areas of family law, from high-asset divorces to paternity disputes. We also have attorneys with extensive experience in criminal law and personal injury practice, allowing us to offer comprehensive representation for all your legal needs.
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Skilled, Trusted Representation For All Your Legal Needs
Divorce is a highly emotional and stressful experience for most people. But you don’t have to face this challenge alone. Having a strong divorce attorney in your corner can help ensure that you and your children walk away from this process with the best opportunities available for future success and happiness.
Client Reviews
For The Maine Divorce Group
Contacted Attorney Bly for a consultation on a sensitive issue. His staff is wonderful and caring and extremely attentive with their contact.
Attorney Bly was extremely helpful with his guidance and recommendation for my case. He listened to what I had to say and made excellent suggestions for a path to follow. I will definitely be in contact again if the need ever comes up.
Jennifer H.
Every person at this firm was exceptional. I would highly recommend them. They more than exceeded my expectations and made a very stressful situation much easier to handle. I cannot express my gratitude enough!
Kellie B.
Good communication and very knowledgeable.
Mike G.
Excellent Attorney! Highly recommended.
Jenn G.
This team is the best around! Very professional , caring and involved. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need. Very prompt at answering questions and you’ll allows get a personal experience while calling them. Thank you guys for making our situation a lot easier.
Brian P.
Honest and fair practice. Treated me right, from the first point of contact until completion.
Ken M.
They were very professional and the services provided to me were beyond my expectations. I was able to leave the issues in the hands of Mr. Bly and not only did he provide excellent service, but went above and beyond on my case. The outcome was better than I could have expected. I highly recommend them.
John C.
Thank you for providing the best lawyer services in Maine and achieving the results I wanted. Keep up the great work!
JJ D.
Excellent law firm.
Geri W.
