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.
Our Services
Family Law and Victim Rights Unit cases are referred to Pine Tree Legal through a direct referral process from sexual assault and domestic violence agencies throughout the state. Pine Tree does not intake family law or victim rights cases through our online, walk-in, or call in hours.
We handle cases in many different areas related to domestic violence and sexual assault. Types of cases we work on include:
- Protection from Abuse
- Divorce
- Parental Rights (Custody)
- Title IX and other education advocacy
- Housing advocacy
- Employment advocacy
Sexual Assault Resources & Advocacy
Sexual Assault & Harassment Help
Sexual Assault Statewide Hotline (24/7): 1-800-871-7741
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence Resources & Advocacy
Maine Domestic Violence Agencies & Organizations Provider Support
Domestic Violence Statewide Hotline (24/7): 1-866-834-4357 and for Deaf or Hard of Hearing callers 1-800-437-1220
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
More Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resources
Tribal Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Resources
24/7 Hotline Numbers:
- Micmac Advocacy Center • 207-551-3639
- Maliseet Advocacy Center • 207-532-6401
- Indian Township Passamaquoddy Advocacy Center • 207-214-1917
- Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations Advocacy Center • 1-877-853-2613
- Penobscot Nation Advocacy Center • 207-631-4886
Immigrant & Refugee Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Help
Immigrant Resource Center of Maine • 207-753-0061
Education and Self Help
Sexual Assault
Can I get a Protection from Abuse Order if I am a survivor of sexual assault?
Maine Sexual Assault Resources: Consent and Maine Law
Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ+ Community in Maine: You can get help!
Maine Sexual Assault Resources: Child Sexual Abuse & Normal Child Sexual Behavior
Rights of Maine Renters: Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Maine Sexual Assault Resources: Sexual Assault and Schools
Domestic Violence
Protection from Abuse in Maine: First Steps & Frequently Asked Questions
Protection from Abuse in Maine: Getting Ready for Your Hearing & Next Steps
Rights of Maine Renters: Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Healthcare Resources for Maine Children Who Have Experienced Violence