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Maine Family Laws

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Thank you for visiting the Maine Family Laws section. We here at FindLaw have assembled an important collection of articles designed to help you learn about the laws of your state and help put you in touch with an attorney if you need one. The links below provide state-specific family laws on a wide range of family law-related topics — including child support, divorce, child custody, marriage, adoption, minors and the law, and much more. Click on the articles below to learn more about Maine-specific family laws information and where to go if you need an experienced family law attorney in the Pine Tree State.

Learn About Maine Family Laws

  • Maine Divorce Laws

    The basic laws and regulations regarding divorce in the state of Maine, including the legal requirements for getting divorced, acceptable grounds for divorce, and waiting periods.

  • Maine Adoption Laws

    Summary of the laws and regulations governing the adoption process in Maine, such as eligibility requirements for adoptive parents, types of adoptions allowed, and confidentiality protections.

  • Maine Marital Property Laws

    What every divorcing couple should know about the marital property laws of Maine, which determine how shared (marital) property is divided after a couple is separated or divorced.

  • Maine Child Custody Laws

    Overview of Maine’s child custody laws, including the manner in which courts generally determine who gets custody of the child, whether joint custody is an option, and grandparent visitation rights.

  • Maine Child Abuse Laws

    How Maine statute defines the crime of child abuse, possible crimes and penalties under this statute, and a list of professionals and other adults considered mandatory reporters of child abuse.

  • Maine Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Basics of what is considered a prohibited marriage in Maine, such as close relatives or marriages involving at least one individual of diminished mental capacity, plus information about annulment.

Maine Family Law Articles

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