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What Is a Will and Why Would I Want One?

A Will is a legal document that states how and to whom your money and property will be distributed when you die. It allows you to control who gets your belongings.  A detailed Will can prevent family members and others from fighting about your property in court.  So, make a Will if you want to make sure a certain person gets property, money, or a special item.

Please remember that it is a good idea for anyone who owns a house to write a Will even if you believe that your wishes about whom your house should go to are clearly understood.  

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Be Aware of the Long-term Consequences of Criminal Activity

There may be long-term consequences if you plead or are found guilty of a crime.  A criminal conviction or juvenile adjudication can impact your life in many ways.

What is a Juvenile Adjudication?

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Truth and Reconciliation

What is a Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

A TRC is a group of people chosen to investigate a problem and make suggestions about how to make the problem better.  This TRC is focusing on what happened to Wabanaki people involved with the Maine child welfare system.

What are the goals of this TRC? 

There are three goals:

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YO-YO Auto-Sales: Car Buyers Beware

Buying a new or used car can be a stressful process.  You have to decide how much you can afford for a down payment, how much you can pay each month, and what interest rates are reasonable.  

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Debt Collection: Understanding Your Rights

When a creditor is trying to collect a debt from you, the law gives the creditor ways to try to collect that money through court.  Even if you only co-signed a loan for another person, you are still responsible for that debt just as if you had taken out the loan yourself.  

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A General Description of the Divorce Process

The Parties to the Divorce

The wife and husband are called "the parties to the divorce."

How the Process is Started

The party who first asks the court for a divorce is called the Plaintiff.  The other party is the Defendant.  

The Plaintiff must file a document with the court called a “Complaint For Divorce.” 

The Complaint for Divorce form and other divorce forms you will need are available at Tribal Court.  

Tribal Court Jurisdiction

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