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The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Maine Human Rights Act

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Two laws in Maine protect people with disabilities. Both laws make it illegal for government agencies to discriminate against people with disabilities. Government agencies must also take steps to make it easier for people with disabilities to use and enjoy public services and benefits. The first law is the ADA, which applies all over the United States. The second is the Maine Human Rights Act.
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How to Change Your Name in Maine

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Change of Name petitions are filed in the Probate Court in the county where you reside.You should contact the Probate Court in your county before filing a name change petition.
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Calculating Your Child Support

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How the Maine courts determine child support amounts.
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Sharciga Qooska (Family Law Overview - Somali)

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Sharciga Guri Kireeyaha Iyo Ka Kireeystaha (Landlord/Tenant Law Overview - Somali)

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Parents on Active Duty: Legal Considerations

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Your rights as a parent do not stop when you are in the military and called to active duty. There are many things to consider and plan for, especially if you are separated from your child’s other parent.  This is a summary of some of the relevant Maine laws that may help you understand your rights.
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Military Retirement Pay and the Collection of Child and Spousal Support

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Federal and State Law Federal and state law allow money from military retirement pay to be withheld to meet most child support and spousal support (alimony) obligations.
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What Concerned Adults Can Do to Protect an Endangered Child

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You can file a Three-Person Petition (also called a Three-Party Petition) in District Court. Under the Maine Child Protection laws, three or more people can file a Child Protection petition, asking the Court to order DHHS or a third party like a relative to take custody of and provide services to a youth...
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Can I Get a Service Animal if I am a Renter?

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Who is covered by the “service animal” law? The law applies to people with disabilities. If you have a physical or mental impairment which interferes with a major life activity and which is expected to last six months or more, you have a disability.  This includes people: with a record or history of such an impairment or who are perceived as having such an impairment.  In addition, the Maine state law applies if you:
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Same-sex marriage: How does the Social Security Administration look at my marriage?

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Updated information about how the Social Security Administration treats same-sex marriages.
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