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Home Mortgage Foreclosures
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If you are facing threat of foreclosure of your home, try to get a lawyer. Here are some possible legal resources:
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… argue the legal issues.) For example, you might be asked how many witnesses you will be bringing to the trial and how much time you will need to argue your case. The court may … what issues it will be asked to decide at trial, such as: how much you owe, whether you defaulted, or whether the …
Maine Child Protection: What happens when DHHS investigates a household?
This is the second part of our guide to Child Protection proceedings in Maine. It covers what can happen when DHHS investigates a household because they believe that a child may be at risk of being harmed. For more information of what happens when DHHS is first called, read the first part of this guide: Maine Child Protection: What does DHHS do…
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… case. Each case is different, but this explains generally how the system works. DHHS worker starts a “safety … The letter must also include information for parents on how to ask for a review of that decision. The caseworker may … The letter must also include information for parents on how they can ask for a review of that decision. NOTE: Being …
Maine Tax Refunds for People Living in Motels and Tourist Camps
How do I know if I can get a tax refund?
In Maine, when you stay in some kinds of short term rentals, like a hotel or motel room, you pay a state sales tax. If you stay more than 28 days you may be entitled to a refund of the tax you paid.
First, you must have rented:
a hotel or motel room,
a room in a rooming house, or
a space in a…
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… How do I know if I can get a tax refund? In Maine, when you … for cots or cribs or for use of cooking facilities. How do I get my refund? The party who rented you the living … Refunds for People Living in Motels and Tourist Camps … How do I know if I can get a tax refund? In Maine, when you …
Rights of Maine Renters: Abandoned Property
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What happens if I move and do not take all my property with me?
If you move out without taking your property with you, you could lose it. So take all your things with you when you leave if you can. Don't leave things behind to pick up later. If this is not possible, Maine law does offer some protections.
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… rules and they won't give my property back? Read more in How to Get Your Property Back from Your Landlord . What if I … rules and they won't give my property back? Read more in How to Get Your Property Back from Your Landlord . What if I …
Do You Get Paid By Payroll Card? Know your rights under Maine and federal law
Introduction
Many Maine employers are using payroll cards instead of paper checks or direct deposit to pay wages. This is a growing trend around the country. Payroll cards may be good for some employees, but there are risks and hidden costs involved. Here’s what you need to know.
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… will probably have to pay a high fee to get a new one. How is a payroll card different from a credit union or bank … of business, you could lose all the money on the card. How is a payroll card different from a credit card? A credit … will probably have to pay a high fee to get a new one. How is a payroll card different from a credit union or bank …
Family Law: Post-Judgment Motions
Before You Start
How To Use This Guide
Should I Get a Lawyer?
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… Before You Start How To Use This Guide Should I Get a Lawyer? Motion to Modify … , the Judge will review your case up front, to determine how it should proceed. She may refer your case to a Family … to go the next step by bringing a Motion for Contempt . How to Use this Guide After you decide which kind of Motion …
Border Crossing Rights Under the Jay Treaty
Border crossing rights between the United States and Canada for Aboriginal People
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… (also referred to as blood quantum). For information on how to contact your band office, see Appendix . Your … Your long form birth certificate. For information on how to get your long form birth certificate, see Appendix . A … (also referred to as blood quantum). For information on how to contact your band office, see Appendix . Your …
CV-092 How To File A Civil Appeal
This is not a form, it is an instruction sheet about how to file a civil court appeal (not in criminal, eviction, or small claims cases)
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… This is not a form, it is an instruction sheet about how to file a civil court appeal (not in criminal, eviction, or small claims cases) 2818 2656 CV-092 How To File A Civil Appeal … This is not a form, it is an instruction sheet about how to file a civil court appeal (not in criminal, eviction, …
Rights of Maine Renters: Heat and Utility Charges for Common Areas
If you live in an apartment building, you may find out that you are paying for heat, lights, or other utilities for "common areas." This includes, for example, hallways, basements, or a common hot water heater or furnace.
It is illegal for your landlord to make you pay those costs alone. For example, the hall lights should not be hooked up to your…
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… to lower your rent, do it in writing. Write down exactly how much less rent you will pay in exchange for paying for … your landlord to pay you back. If you cannot figure out how much you should be paid, check with your heating or … If you win, you can get $250.00 or your "actual damages" (how much you lost), whichever is more. The landlord will have …
Maine DHHS is trying to get me to pay child support, but I don't know if I'm a parent
Introduction
This information is for possible parents who are being pursued by DHHS for payment of child support. We also have pages on these related topics:
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… support. We also have pages on these related topics: How to figure your child support obligation How the DHHS hearing process works What DHHS can do to … the tests. More information on genetic testing . How will DHHS try to establish parentage? If you have not …