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These are the forms you will need to start a court case. We post forms for the most common types of family law cases (divorce and parental rights), protection from abuse, protection from harassment, small claims, name change and guardianship of a minor.

Follow one of the links below if you need to find out what forms to file for a particular kind of case. If you already know what forms you need, go to "all court forms" list.


All Maine Interactive Court Forms

Family Law

If you need to print a blank version, use this.

(the rules require the signature of the Clerk or an attorney)

 (the rules require the signature of the Clerk or an attorney)

(not interactive; the rules require you to use an original paper summons from the clerk's office)

(self-calculating with "table look up" ) If you need to print a blank version, go here. September 2011 Note: We believe that we have fixed all outstanding issues involving the "self-support reserve." But if you detect problems, please let us know.

Use when parents provide "substantially equal care" - includes FM-040. If you use this form more than once be sure to click "Reset" after each use. Low-income families relying on TANF: Be careful. You will most likely lose TANF benefits with an "equal care" agreement.
If you need to print a blank version, use this.

The interactive Financial Statement Forms take a lot of computer memory and time to download. Be patient. If you're having trouble, you can downoad the blank version and enter your information by hand or try some of the tips on our troubleshooting page

You will also need to include these forms for the Court
CV-191 Supporting Affidavit 6/11 If you need to print a blank version, use this.
SJC-114 Presumption That Welfare Recipients May Proceed Without Payment of Fees (not a form)

Beginning September 2011 Maine courts are using this form, in lieu of the old FM-133 Immediate Withholding Order, as required by the federal government.  USDHHS has also issued these instructions for filling out the form.

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