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

What is an Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees? The Courts in Maine don't want to stop you from going to court just because you cannot afford to pay the court fees. So you can ask the Court to waive their fees. You do this by filing two extra forms with the Court when you file your court papers.

Each county in Maine has its own Probate Court.  Probate Courts handle legal cases concerning wills and estates, guardianships, name changes and a few other family-related issues.  If you are seeking a divorce or need a court to decide a paternity (unmarried parents) case, you need to go to your local District Court, not the Probate Court.

Maine DHHS is offering this online tool My Maine Connection as another way to apply for benefits.  You may still apply in person, if you prefer, or over the phone (in programs that allow phone applications).  But this is now the most streamlined way to apply.  "Sign up" You can apply online for:

The Maine Courts post basic instructions about how you can appeal to a higher court if you believe that the lower court" has misinterpreted the law, or has issued a decision that is not based on the evidence presented at your court hearing.   Note that this information about appealing to the Law Court does not apply to criminal matters, small claims orders or evictions.  It does apply to most other types of civil appeals. 

This classroom lays out your options for many different student loan debt situations. Is this classroom for you? You may use this classroom if: You have student loan debt You're worried about falling behind on your payments You are already behind on your payments, or your loans are in default You want to learn more about different kinds of loan repayment or loan discharge.

How do I know if my legal issue is "criminal?" In Maine there are three basic kinds of “charges” for “offenses against the state.”

When you are giving evidence in court, explain exactly what happened in the clearest way you can. You should only talk about what you know. This means what you saw, what you felt, what you heard, and what you did.

If you owe someone money, they can try to collect it from you by taking you to court. This guide will help you understand the court process and the rights you have. You are the debtor. The person who you owe money to is the creditor.