This classroom is here to help you through the Maine Court's family law process. We hope that this will help you feel more confident about dealing with the legal system.
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The new advance Child Tax Credit payment is money from the IRS for eligible families with children. If you filed a 2020 or 2019 federal income tax return, then you will get half your credit in six monthly payments. These payments should start on July 15, 2021. You will get the other half when you file your 2021 tax return.
Starting in June, 2020, Maine courts will allow video or telephone mediation in your Family Matter cases through video or telephone. There are no in-person mediations in court because of COVID-19.
Zoom is a program that allows you to have virtual video meetings on your computer, phone, or tablet.
Posted and up-to-date on 10/4/2021
Parents who share custody of children are wondering what social distancing and sheltering in place mean for their family law orders. People who have family law or protection from abuse hearings are trying to navigate a more complicated court system than usual. Here are some common questions and answers about co-parenting, family law, and protection from abuse cases during the pandemic.
This is Maine court form for ordering the payment of child support
