Category: Protection From Abuse
How to Prove a Co-parent Is Emotionally Abusing a Child
Maine courts always prioritize the best interests of the child in parental rights and responsibilities cases (the term used for child custody cases in Maine). As such, a child can be removed from an abusive environment by a judge. Before this can happen, proof of the abuse—whether physical or ...
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 ...
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in Maine
Pensions and retirement plans are often key assets in a relationship so, if you’re going through a divorce in Maine, you’ll need to resolve with your spouse what happens with these assets. To make changes to pensions and non-governmental retirement plans governed by ERISA after a divorce, you will ...