Category: Divorce
What’s the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce in Maine?
Annulment and divorce are quite different concepts in Maine. Whereas most people understand that a divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage, annulment is less well understood. Essentially, annulling a marriage means that no valid marriage ever existed and it is expunged from the records. Let’s take ...
WBLM 102.9 – Ask the Attorney – Ep. 1
Ask the Attorney William Bly of The Maine Divorce Group joins the hosts of WBLM 102.9's Morning Show to discuss family law, divorce and the Johnny Depp & Amber Heard trial. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to our team of exceptional family lawyers ...
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 ...