Category: Legal Separation
Signs Your Separation Could Lead to Reconciliation
Going through difficult times in a marriage is almost inevitable at some point. When this happens, there are several ways of dealing with the situation. Some couples try to tough it out and see if they can come through with their marriage intact, some choose to live apart during ...
Can I Evict My Spouse After Separation in Maine?
Unlike many states, Maine does not stipulate a minimum separation period before a couple can file for divorce in the state—only a minimum 60-day waiting period between the filing of all the necessary divorce paperwork and the final hearing. In practice, during this 60-day period (and often for a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...