Family Law Blog
Unmarried Parents’ Rights in Maine
When married couples have children in Maine, the spouses are presumed to be the parents of the children. However, this may not be the case for unmarried couples in Maine, leading to potential parental disputes and the need for the father to prove paternity. If you are an unmarried ...
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Maine?
One of the most basic questions that spouses going through a separation in Maine ask is how long a divorce takes. There is no simple answer to this question as it depends on multiple factors, some of which are in your control and others that are not. The complexity ...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Hiring the right divorce attorney in Maine can be a challenge during the emotional turmoil and upheaval of a separation. For many people, it is the first time in their lives they have had to hire a lawyer. Sometimes, people receive referrals from friends or family. Even then, it ...
What Should I Expect During My Divorce Consultation in Maine?
When a couple separates and prepares for divorce in Maine, emotions often take over and can cloud judgments, meaning that clear-headed decisions are challenging. Lawyers are frequently involved early in the process, which can require each spouse to sit down and talk their situation through with a qualified divorce ...
Protection from Harassment in Maine
In Maine, protection orders are designed to provide relief and protection for victims or potential victims of violence or harassment. These orders take two main forms: protection from abuse orders, which are issued in domestic violence cases, and protection from harassment orders. The need for such orders may arise ...
Understanding the Gray Divorce Phenomenon in Maine
Despite popular belief, divorce rates in the United States have been slowly declining since the 1980s, though it remains one of the highest in the world. The declining trend is bucked, however, in the case of couples aged over 50. Divorce rates among these couples have doubled since the ...
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