Category: Divorce
Annulment & Prohibited Marriages in Maine
Many people are unaware of the fact that there is more than one way to formally end a marriage. Everyone is familiar with divorce, but many people are unfamiliar with annulment. The only real similarity between divorce and annulment, however, is that both of these processes result in the ...
An Overview of the Guardian Ad Litem Process in Maine
Divorces are never pretty, but some circumstances are likely to make a divorce more ugly than it normally would be. One such circumstance is a “custody battle,” which occurs whenever the parties engage in a heated dispute over custody of their shared children. For obvious reasons, this type of situation ...
Does Adultery affect Alimony During Separation and Divorce in Maine?
You may be considering divorce, or your partner has now suggested separation. Regardless of circumstance, understanding the bigger picture of divorce in Maine can work to your benefit—especially if you have questions about the faithfulness of your spouse. Divorce is the process of dissolving a legally recognized relationship. Each couple ...
An Overview of Contested and Uncontested Divorce in Maine
Parties who are preparing for a divorce in Maine know that they have plenty of things to think about. Even if all the details aren’t fully known, most people understand that divorce can be a fairly complex process. Paperwork needs to be filed, fees need to be paid, various requirements ...
Alimony Guide for Spousal Support in Maine
When a marriage breaks down, financial issues often take center stage. One of the key issues is whether alimony (more commonly called spousal support now in Maine) is payable by either spouse. The key consideration for this is usually whether either spouse requires financial support to aid the transition to ...
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 ...