Protection from Abuse / Domestic Abuse

You can get a “notification of release” in certain situations, including those involving domestic violence.

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

Many people with connections to the U.S. Military are unaware of current laws that are meant to help them cope with the sacrifices of military service.

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.