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Custody Lawyers in Maine

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Bankruptcy65
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Tax Law7
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Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

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The Saco, Maine attorneys at the law firm of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. have decades of combined experience helping clients in a wide range of practice areas, including <a href='http://www.smithell

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Davis, Jed

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Brochu, Rebecca

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Brown, Paul R

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Robert F Montgomery Law Office

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Givertz, Lunt, Hambley & Sheffee & Laveie

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Maine Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Maine
Maine adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable after entry of consent unless fraud/duress.
Spousal Support in Maine: How It Works
Maine calls it spousal support. General support presumption available for marriages 10+ years; for marriages under 10 years, awards are limited to one-half the duration of the marriage.
Annulment in Maine
An annulment in Maine declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, mental incapacity.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Maine
Maine child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Maine uses 'parental rights and responsibilities' instead of custody. No formal joint-allocation presumption — best-interests standard governs.
Child Emancipation in Maine
Maine child emancipation generally requires age 16 or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Maine
Maine child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. 30 days notice.
Child Support Calculations in Maine
Maine calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Maine
Maine unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Maine
Maine collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Maine
Maine does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.
Family-Court Contempt in Maine
Maine family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Maine
Maine allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: irreconcilable differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Maine cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in Maine?

There are currently 10 custody lawyers listed in Maine on CGMIMM.