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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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Unemployed Worker Benefits

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This information tells you about some of the benefits you may be able to get if you lose your job. It includes only benefits which are administered by the Maine Department of Labor.
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Divorce and Separation: Where Can I Get Help?

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

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This is a very general outline of your rights as a worker in Maine. It covers basic questions you might have after losing your job. We also explain how the unemployment benefit system works. You may be unemployed because you were laid off or fired, or you quit. The facts of your particular situation will affect your rights under the law.
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Border Crossing Rights Under the Jay Treaty

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Border crossing rights between the United States and Canada for Aboriginal People
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Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor

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What is worker classification? Why does it matter how I'm classified? How can I tell which way I've been classified? I think I should be classified as an employee but how do I know? What can I do if I think I've been misclassified? Are there any other resources? What if I haven't received my tax form from my boss?
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Benefits for Veterans and Their Families in State & Local Government Jobs

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If You or Your Spouse Have Been in the Armed Services You May Get Special Benefits When Applying for a State Job Maine gives benefits to some former members of the armed services and their spouses. You can get these if you are a veteran, or if your spouse was a veteran and has passed away. If you get these benefits and you meet the minimum requirements for a classified service job, then you must get an interview. Most state jobs are "classified" civil service jobs.
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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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Maine Homestead Exemption for Veterans

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General Maine Homestead Exemption All Maine residents who own their homes can claim a homestead tax exemption. Go here to learn more about the basic Maine Homestead Exemption and how service members based in Maine can qualify. If you are a veteran and Maine resident you may qualify for an additional exemption.
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What to Do if You are Denied Entry to Canada Because of a Past Criminal Conviction

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This document is for U.S. citizens only. It is not meant to be legal advice. For more help with this issue, tribal members may call PTLA Native American Unit at: 1-877-213-5630.   Please Note - If you are from a country other than the United States or Canada, or if you have more questions, go to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website.
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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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Healthcare Resources for Maine Children Who Have Experienced Violence

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How does domestic violence affect children? Violence and trauma can have long-lasting effects on children who witness or experience violent events. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers this advice and self-help information to parents who are concerned about trauma to their children, especially in domestic violence situations.
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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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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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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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Cross-Border Issues (Jay Treaty)

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Fall 1996 Facts About The Jay Treaty For Canadian-Born Native Americans NOTE: If you live in Maine and have more questions, you can contact Maine's Native American Unit of Pine Tree Legal Assistance. 
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Which documents will you need at the U.S. border under new Homeland Security rules?

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Wabanaki Legal News, Summer 2008
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Facts About The Jay Treaty For Canadian-Born Native Americans

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Wabanaki Legal News, Fall 1996 Native Americans may have problems getting jobs, government benefits or services because their rights under existing U.S. law are misunderstood. Many of those rights arose out of the "Jay Treaty". The "Jay Treaty" is an agreement signed by the United States and Great Britain in 1794 to allow Canadian born Native Americans to travel freely across the U.S./Canadian border. The "Jay Treaty" recognized that,
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Important Information For Native Americans Living In Canada: Don't Pay U.S. Income Tax on U.S Social Security Benefits

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Wabanaki Legal News, Fall 1996
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Border Crossing Update

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Wabananki Legal News 2011 In June of 2009, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was put into place. This law imposes stricter document requirements on Native Americans who cross the land borders between the United States and Canada.
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A Criminal History Can Keep You from Crossing the Border

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A Criminal History Can Keep You from Crossing the Border But it May Be Possible to Enter Canada if you Apply for “Rehabilitation” Wabanaki Legal News, Fall 2016 By James Mitchell, Esq.  
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