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The Family Law and Victim Rights Unit

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The Family Law and Victim Rights Unit at Pine Tree Legal Assistance provides statewide coverage for the civil legal needs of victim/survivors of sexual assault. In many areas of the state, the Family Law and Victim Rights Unit also provides civil legal services to victim/survivors of domestic violence.
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I Can't Pay the Taxes on my House: What Can I Do?

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In Maine, if you cannot pay your tax bill for the property you live on, there is something you can do. Your city or town can decide that you don't have to pay some or all of it. This is called a "poverty tax abatement."
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MaineCare Deductible: How Does it Work?

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Can you explain the MaineCare Deductible? Do I actually have to spend all that money before MaineCare can help me? Will Medicaid pay the deductible once I meet it?
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Will Getting A Big Tax Refund Make Me Lose My Benefits?

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This year, you won’t have to worry about losing your benefits if you get a big tax refund. Starting in 2011, any tax refunds you get will not affect most public benefits, or how much you get! Under the law passed in December 2010: Any Federal Tax Refund (including the Earned Income Tax and Child Tax Credit) WILL NOT count as income in determining:
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My Maine Connection: Online Benefits Application Tool

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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:
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Tuition Benefits for the Families of Maine Veterans

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Families of certain military veterans can attend a state-supported Maine college or vocational school tuition-free. This does not apply, however, to all veterans' families.
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Do I Qualify for the Veteran's Property Tax Exemption?

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Use this worksheet to see if you qualify for the Veteran's Property Tax Exemption. 1. Are you a Maine Resident? Yes. Go to Question 2. No. You cannot take this exemption. 2. Are you a resident of the municipality where you are claiming the exemption? Yes. Go to Question 3. No. You cannot take this exemption
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Get a Refund on Your Property Taxes or Rent

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Tax credits for people with low incomes who own their own homes or pay rent.
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Servicemembers and Veterans of any State Get Reduced Tution in Maine

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In-state tuition rates for all servicemembers and veterans.
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Repaying Federal Student Loans

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The world of student loans is becoming more complicated. So here is a brief overview of the basic lingo of student loans and repayment options.
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Tax Credit for Making Home Accessible to People with Disabilities

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This is a tax credit for people who modify their home to make it more accessible for a household member with a disability.
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Maine National Guard Education Assistance Program

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Maine National Guard members may be eligible for full tuition at a state college or university. Learn about the requirements here.
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Falling behind on student loan debt? Here's what you need to know

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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.
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Can I get a protection from abuse order if I am a survivor of sexual assault?

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Yes! Usually to get a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order, the abuser and survivor need to be family or household members or dating partners. Pine Tree Legal Assistance helps survivors of sexual assault get PFA orders across the state of Maine. Contact your local sexual assault advocacy center to connect to our services!
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Maine Sexual Assault Resources: Sexual Assault and Schools

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If you (or your child) have been sexually assaulted at school, there are laws that can help protect you. One of the most important laws is called Title IX (Title Nine). Title IX says that schools that get federal funding cannot discriminate based on sex. This includes almost all elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. Title IX says that sexual harassment and sexual violence are types of discrimination. A Title IX complaint can help protect you if you have experienced sexual harassment or violence at school.
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Maine Sexual Assault Resources: Child Sexual Abuse & Normal Child Sexual Behavior

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How do I know if my child’s sexualized behavior is normal or a sign of abuse? Some child sexualized behavior is normal. Other behavior may be a sign of abuse. Here are some resources that may help you know the difference: 
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Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ+ Community in Maine: You can get help

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Sexual assault affects many members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many Maine organizations work to serve the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors. Resources in Maine for LGBTQ+ Sexual Assault Survivors If you have been affected by sexual violence, you can contact the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) by calling the Statewide Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Line at 1-800-871-7741.
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Maine Sexual Assault Resources: Consent and Maine Law

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What is consent? Consent is when you give permission for something to happen. Consent is an important part of sex. A person’s consent to a sexual activity should be: voluntary ongoing informed enthusiastic not assumed Consent to one activity or in one situation does not mean you automatically consent to a different activity or a different situation. When a sexual activity happens without consent, the law often considers it sexual assault.
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Rights of Maine Renters: Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

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Sometimes landlords react to sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking by taking action against the victim. There are state and federal laws that can help if this happens to you.
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MaineCare Section 17: What's Really Going On?

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Section 17: What’s Really Going On? What do I need to know? Are you worried you might lose Section 17 services because of the recent changes?  Have you gotten a notice that you are no longer eligible for Section 17 services? This guide answers some common questions and explains the changes to Section 17 eligibility.
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The Maine Homestead Exemption: Tax Relief for Maine Homeowners

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Introduction The Maine Homestead Exemption may lower your property tax bill. It makes it so the town won't count $20,000 of value of your home for property tax purposes. You can qualify if you have owned your home in Maine for at least 12 months.  It doesn't matter if you sold one home and moved to another.  You just have to show you owned a home for the 12 month period.
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Laissez-vous de l'argent trainer sur la table?

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Liste des crédits d’impôts et de prestations du Maine. English Español العربية Arabic
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¿Está dejando usted dinero sobre la mesa?

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Lista de Créditos y Beneficios para los Impuestos de Maine Français English العربية Arabic
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هل تغفل الحصول على أموال متاحة لك؟

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قائمة مرجعية بالخصوم الضريبية والإعانات في ولاية مين
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Protection From Abuse: Maine Court Forms

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Important Notice: Doing your own court case without a lawyer is not always a good idea. Before going ahead, you may want to ask for advice and support from your nearest domestic violence project. And we suggest that you read Protection from Abuse: How the Law Works in Maine. To get your case into court, you must fill out and file certain court forms. Here is a list of the forms you will need to get your case started. 
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PA-001 Complaint for Protection from Abuse

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The Maine form for getting a Protection from Abuse court order
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PA-005 Protection Order Service Information

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The Maine form for providing information to for serving a Protection from Abuse order
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PA-015 Affidavit for Confidential Address

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This is the Maine form for keeping your address confidential when filing for a Protection from Abuse order. Use this form if you don't want the abuser to know your address.
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