How do I file for divorce in Maine without a lawyer?
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How do I file for divorce in Maine without a lawyer?
You can obtain Maine divorce forms online for free through Maine Pine Tree Legal Assistance or through the clerk of court at your district courthouse. Make sure you use the right forms\u2014different documents are needed if you have children. The plaintiff must pay a filing fee when he or she files the divorce paperwork.
At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in Maine?
eighteen
What is considered child abandonment in Maine?
“Abandonment” means any conduct on the part of the parent showing an intent to forego parental duties or relinquish parental claims. The intent may be evidenced by: A. Failure, for a period of at least 6 months, to communicate meaningfully with the child; [PL 1995, c.
How far can I move with joint custody in Maine?
If a move will take the child more than 60 miles away from the relocating parent’s current residence and more than 60 miles away from the non-moving parent’s home, it’s presumed to disrupt the relationship between the child and the non-relocating parent.
