Divorce/Parental Rights

Synonyms for this term:

19a

19-A

custody

divorce

unmarried

family law

separation

family court

sole custody

child custody

family courts

joint custody

shared custody

family division

parental rights

custodial parent

legal separation

parental custody

unmarried parents

common law marriage

grounds for divorce

uncontested divorce

divorce jurisdiction

separation agreement

"separation agreement"

Divorce/Parental Rights

unmarried parental rights

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Protection from Abuse: How the Law Works in Maine

Find out how to get a court protective order if you are being abused.

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Protection from Abuse Actions in Maine: Special Considerations When the Defendant is in the Military

There are some laws concerning protection from abuse you may want to know about if the person accused of abuse is in the military.

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Maine’s Service Members’ Civil Relief Act

The Maine Service members Civil Relief Act is a state law that gives protections to a service member who is involved a civil law suit. It only applies to cases in the state of Maine. The federal and Maine laws are very similar, but there are some differences. The article focuses on Maine’s law and those parts of the federal law that apply in Maine.

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Divorce Hearing Videos

This set of short videos will help you better understand the court hearing process and how to prepare.

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Divorce with Children in Maine - Get Started Video

This video may help you understand the divorce process in Maine. It applies specifically to divorces where the parties have mutual children. Most of this information also applies where unmarried couples need a court order determining their "parental rights and responsibilities." That process is much like getting a divorce, except that the parties are not married.