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Starting in June, 2020, Maine courts will allow video or telephone mediation in your Family Matter cases through video or telephone. There are no in-person mediations in court because of COVID-19. What is Zoom? Zoom is a program that allows you to have virtual video meetings on your computer, phone, or tablet.

How does domestic violence affect children? Violence and trauma can have long-lasting effects on children who witness or experience violent events.

What is the Maine Home Court Act? The Home Court Act is a Maine law passed in 2016. It is meant to prevent more than one case about the same child from happening in different courts. Courts use the Jurisdictional Affidavit to find out about all of the cases involving a child. They do this to make sure they are following the Act.

Lists resources for people who are separating or going through divorce: where to get legal and financial help, and other support services.

Help for people doing their own divorce - or other family law - case in Maine.

Last Updated 9/14/2020 Is PTLA open? Can I still get help? To protect our clients and staff, all PTLA offices are closed to the public. If you have a current case, please reach out to our staff by e-mail or phone.

The Maine Probate court form for a name change for a child. Formerly CN-2, it is now called NC-001.

This is the Maine Probate Court form for an adult name change. Learn more about the Maine Probate Courts and their requirements.

The Maine court form for determining the jurisdiction for certain family law and name change cases