Maine · Family
The Maine Family Law Guide
Understanding Maine Divorce, Parental Rights, Property Division, and Spousal Support to Navigate Your Family Law Case with Confidence.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Maine law · Plain language
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How divorce and parental rights cases work in Maine
Residency and grounds, the preliminary injunction, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and how Maine divides marital property.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A divorce or parental rights case in Maine comes with its own vocabulary, court forms, and timeline. The Maine Family Law Guide explains how the process works under Title 19-A of the Maine Revised Statutes, in the District Court's Family Division.
The guide starts with where Maine differs from common assumptions: no common law marriage, equitable distribution rather than community property, and "parental rights and responsibilities" in place of custody and visitation. It then covers the residency requirement, the no-fault and fault-based grounds for divorce, the automatic preliminary injunction, and the 60-day waiting period before a final hearing.
Inside, the guide explains:
• The "best interest of the child" factors and how parenting plans are built
• How child support is calculated under the guidelines
• The factors courts weigh for spousal support
• Marital vs. nonmarital property and how a "just" division is decided
• Case management conferences, mediation, and uncontested hearings
• Responding after being served, including the 20-day Answer deadline
The guide is written for both sides of a case: the spouse or parent who files and the co-parent or other spouse who responds. Checklists, a glossary, and questions to ask an attorney round out the Toolkit.
Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Maine's Domestic Relations Law
- Divorce: Ending a Marriage
- Parental Rights and Responsibilities: The "Best Interest of the Child" Standard
- Division of Property: Equitable Distribution
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of the Co-Parent or Other Spouse
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Maine law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Maine law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Maine divorce process: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
How long does a divorce take in Maine?
A divorce is not in order for a final hearing until at least 60 days after the other party is served. Contested cases can take many months. The guide explains each stage.
Does Maine use the word "custody"?
Maine law uses "parental rights and responsibilities," covering decision-making and where the child lives, decided by the child's best interest. The guide explains the factors.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Maine?
Yes. This guide is written for Maine law and cites the Maine statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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