Child related issues

Part of Legal Services for the Elderly's "Know Your Rights" series. Discusses Maine's Grandparents Visitation Act

The Child Care Subsidy Program (also known as the Voucher Program) has undergone some significant changes. You may be eligible to receive financial help with child care so that you can work, go to school, or attend a training program.

Am I the Father? This series of on-line articles explains how the Maine child support enforcement system works.

Basic FAQ's about what a guardian ad litem does in a family law case.

If you are doing your own divorce or parental rights court case, find out the rules for calculating the amount of weekly child support the non-custodial parent will owe.

The Maine Courts advise divorcing parents about making good decisions on behalf of their children, where family violence is not an issue.

Help brochure for parents faced with the dilemma of where to find good child care.

In-depth DHHS guide about finding quality child care in Maine.