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Important Children's Information Chart
February 2025
This is a chart for keeping track of important information about your children, and sharing it with others in an emergency.

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CN-1 Petition for Change of Name (Adult)
February 2025
This is the Maine Probate Court form for an adult name change.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Name & Gender Marker Change

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Form Letter: Debt Validation
November 2024
If a debt collector has just begun contacting you, within the first 30 days you have the right to request “validation” of the debt.  While the debt collector is responding to your request, they can
Money, Taxes, & Debt Credit & Credit Reports Debt Collection & Repossession

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Maine Tenant's Notice of Warranty of Habitability Violation
November 2024
Here is a sample form you can use if you need to inform a landlord in writing of an unsafe or unfit rental housing condition. 
Rental Housing Unsafe Housing & Lead Paint

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Form Letter: Security Deposit Return Request
November 2024
You can use this sample form to request the return of your security deposit in Maine.  We strongly recommend that you
Rental Housing Security Deposits

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FM-040-S Child Support Worksheet
November 2024
The standard Maine child support worksheet, FM-040-S
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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Tenant's Repair and Deduct Form Letter
September 2024
Caution!
Rental Housing Unsafe Housing & Lead Paint

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Maine TANF Good Cause Verification Form
September 2024
A form for people getting TANF Benefits to use if they can't meet TANF requirements because of domestic violence or sexual assault, and would have a difficult time safely getting the documents DHHS
Health & Public Benefits TANF & ASPIRE Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse

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SC-007 Notice of Appeal
August 2024
The Maine small claims court form for a plaintiff to appeal a small claims case to the Superior Court.
Going to Court Small Claims

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SC-010 Instructions About Service for Small Claims
August 2024
This is not a form. It is an instruction sheet about serving papers in a Maine small claims case
Going to Court Small Claims

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SC-009 Important Facts if you are sued in Small Claims Court
August 2024
This is not a form. It is an informational sheet for people who have been sued in Maine small claims court
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SC-003 Request for Disclosure Hearing
August 2024
Maine small claims form for requesting a disclosure hearing
Going to Court Small Claims

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SC-005 Notice of Service
August 2024
The Maine small claims court form for Notice of Service
Going to Court Small Claims

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SC-001 Statement of Claim
August 2024
Court form SC-001 - Small Claims court Statement of Claim
Going to Court Small Claims

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CV-188 Request of Issuance for Writ of Possession
August 2024
The Maine court form for requesting a writ of possession for personal property

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CV-187 Notice of Appeal for Recovery of Personal Property
August 2024
The Maine court form for giving notice of an appeal from a judgment in a personal property recovery case

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CV-183 Complaint for Recovery of Personal Property
August 2024
This is the Maine court form for filing a case to recover personal property.

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PA-006 Complaint for Protection from Harassment
August 2024
The Maine court form for filing a Complaint for Protection from Harassment
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse

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PA-022 Plaintiff's Post-Judgment Motion to Modify or Terminate Protection Order
August 2024
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse

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PA-013 Motion to Extend Order for Protection
August 2024
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse

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PA-012 Plaintiff's Pre-Judgment Motion to Dismiss Complaint
August 2024
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse

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PA-010 Defendant's Motion to Dissolve or Modify Temporary Order for Protection
August 2024

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PA-009 Order for Protection From Abuse (Example - not fillable)
August 2024
This is a form for the court to use - we post it here for informational purposes only.
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse

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PA-015 Affidavit for Confidential Address
August 2024
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.
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Divorce, Custody, & Family

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PA-005 Protection Order Service Information
August 2024
The Maine form for providing information to the court for serving a Protection from Abuse order
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Divorce, Custody, & Family

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PA-001 Complaint for Protection from Abuse
August 2024
The Maine form for getting a Protection from Abuse court order
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Abuse Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Divorce, Custody, & Family

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Probate Court Indigency Financial Affidavit - AF-105
August 2024
Maine Probate Court form for requesting a fee waiver and providing financial information about why you should have fees or costs waived.

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PP-505 Physician's/Psychologist's Guardian/Conservator Proceeding
August 2024

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DE-405 Inventory
August 2024
Maine Probate Court form used for listing the inventory of an estate.

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GS-012 Minor's Consent, Objection, or Nomination of Guardianship
August 2024
Maine Probate court form for a minor to consent to, object to, or make a nomination of a person for a guardianship.

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GS-001 Petition to Appoint Guardian of Minor
August 2024
The Maine Probate court form to petition to have a guardian appointed for a minor

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Probate Jurisdictional Affidavit - AF-101
August 2024
The Maine court form for determining the jurisdiction for certain family law and name change cases
Divorce, Custody, & Family Name & Gender Marker Change Guardianship & Adoption Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Divorce & Parental Rights

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Rental Housing Standard Radon Disclosure Form for Landlords
August 2024
Effective March 1, 2014, Maine landlords are required to test rental units for radon gas. 
Rental Housing Unsafe Housing & Lead Paint

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CV-173 Verification of Service by Publication
August 2024
The Maine court form for verifying that service by publication has been completed
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CV-172 Newspaper Cover Letter for Service by Publication
August 2024
The Maine court form for carrying out service by publication.
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CV-206 Notice of Appeal and Affidavit - Forcible Entry and Detainer
August 2024
The Maine court form for appealing a decision in an eviction (forcible entry and detainer) case
Eviction

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CV-FM-202 Affidavit that Service Was Completed by Alternative Means
August 2024

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CR-CV-FM-199 Notice of Change of Address
August 2024
The Maine court form for notifying the court that your address has changed

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CR-CV-FM-JV-166 Motion for Transcript at State Expense
August 2024
This is the Maine court form for requesting the state pays the cost of a court hearing transcript ordered with CV-CR-165
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CV-CR-JV-165 Transcript Order
August 2024
The Maine court form for ordering a transcript of a court hearing or hearings.
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CV-CR-162 Notice of Appeal
August 2024
The Maine court form for filing a notice for appeal from criminal or civil court decisions
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CV-092 How To File A Civil Appeal
August 2024
This is not a form, it is an instruction sheet about how to file a civil court appeal (not in criminal, eviction, or small claims cases)
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CV-035/CV-030 Witness Subpoena - Sample
August 2024
This is the Maine court form used to subpoena a witness.
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CR-CV-FM-JV-021 Entry of Appearance
August 2024
The Maine court form for a lawyer or self represented person to use to enter their appearance in a case
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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Affidavit of Name Change - Adult - AF-103
August 2024

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NC-001 Petition for Change of Name (Child)
August 2024
The Maine Probate court form for a name change for a child. Formerly CN-2, it is now called NC-001.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Name & Gender Marker Change

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Maine Sample Motion to Waive Adoption Home Study
August 2024
This is a sample motion to waive a home study for a second-parent adoption.
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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Maine Sample Child Protection Petition
August 2024
This is a sample Maine Child Protection Petition for a Maine Three Party Child Protection action.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child Abuse & Neglect

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Maine Sample Affidavit of Friend
August 2024
This is a sample Affidavit of Friend for a Maine Three Party Child Protection action.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child Abuse & Neglect

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Maine Sample Acknowledgment of Receipt of Child Protection Petition
August 2024
This is a sample Acknowledgment of Receipt of a Child Protection Petition for a Maine Three Party Child Protection action.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child Abuse & Neglect

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Maine Tenant's Request for Security Deposit Account Information
August 2024
Maine tenants can use this form letter to request information from their landlord about where their security deposit is being held.
Rental Housing Security Deposits

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Sample Letter: Maine Notice to Landlord of Bedbug Infestation
August 2024
A sample letter you can send to your landlord to notify them of bed bugs in your building.  NOTE:  This notice was drafted for use by Maine tenants.  The laws may be different in o
Rental Housing Your Rights as a Tenant Unsafe Housing & Lead Paint

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CV-191 Financial Affidavit
August 2024
The supporting affidavit to submit to the court along with CV-067 to request a fee waiver
Going to Court Court Fee Waivers

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CV-067 Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees
August 2024
The Maine form to apply to have your court fees waived
Going to Court Court Fee Waivers

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FM-137 Order Setting Hearing on Motion for Contempt
August 2024
The form used by the court to set a hearing on a Motion for Contempt.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-068 Motion for Contempt
August 2024
The Maine court form for filing a Motion for Contempt of a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities order
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-090 Information Sheet - Motion for Contempt
August 2024
This is not a form, but an informational sheet about what to do with the forms for a Motion for Contempt of a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities judgment
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-070 Motion to Enforce
August 2024
The Maine court form to file a Motion to Enforce a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities judgment
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-089 Information Sheet - Motion to Enforce
August 2024
This is not a form, but an informational sheet about what to do with the forms for a Motion to Enforce a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities judgment
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-062 Motion to Modify
August 2024
The Maine court form to file a case to modify a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities judgment (including child support)
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-088 Information Sheet - Motion to Modify
August 2024
This is not a form, but an informational sheet about what to do with the forms for a Motion to Modify a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities judgment
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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CV-FM-PB-221 Amended Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem
August 2024
The Maine court form for amending or changing the order appointing a Guardian Ad Litem
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-218 Motion for Expedited Hearing
August 2024
The Maine court form for requesting an expedited hearing in a family law case
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-216 Joint Petition for Pre-Birth Determination Involving Gestational Carrier Agreement
August 2024
The Maine court form for mutually starting a court action to determine the parentage, and the parental rights and responsibilities before a child is born
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-181 Verified Application for Issuance of Warrant (UCCJEA)
August 2024
The Maine court form for requesting a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain circumstances
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-171 Abstract of Divorce Decree
August 2024
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-160 Waiver of Right to Object and Waiver of Appeal
August 2024
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-136 Conditional Withholding Order for Spousal Support
August 2024
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-132 Child Support Order
August 2024
This is Maine court form for ordering the payment of child support
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-PB-125 Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem Under Title 18-C or 19-A
August 2024
The Maine court form used for appointing a Guardian ad Litem
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-108 Important Notice About Mediation
August 2024
This is not a court form, it is a notice from the court about mediation in certain family law cases
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-093 Foreign Judgments: What to do with these court forms
August 2024
This is not a court form - it is an instruction sheet about what to do with court forms for getting a Maine court to register a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities order from another st
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-084 Child Support Table
August 2024
This is not a form - it is the Maine child support table, which is used for calculating child support obligations.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-082 Parental Rights & Responsibilities Case: What To Do With These Court Forms
August 2024
This is not a form - it is an instruction sheet for what to do with the Maine court forms for a parental rights and responsibilities case
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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CV-FM-201 Instructions for Service by Alternative Means
August 2024
This is not a court form, but it is an instruction sheet for how to accomplish service by alternative means.
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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CV-072 Motion for Service by Alternative Means and Affidavit
August 2024
The Maine court form for making a motion to serve someone court papers through other means than usual.
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-071 Objection to Final Order of Magistrate
August 2024
The Maine court form for objecting to a final order from a magistrate in a family law case
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-065 Request for Appointment of Counsel for Emancipation Petition
August 2024
The Maine court form for requesting a lawyer be appointed for a minor in an emancipation case
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-064 Petition for Emancipation
August 2024
The Maine court form for the emancipation of a minor
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FM-055 Verification of Diligent Job Search
August 2024
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-054 Certificate in Lieu of Case Management Conference
August 2024
Divorce, Custody, & Family

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FM-040-A Supplemental Child Support Worksheet
August 2024
The Maine court form for use when parents provide "substantially equal care" for children.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-038 Family Matter Summons and Preliminary Injunction (Example)
August 2024
This Maine court form is not interactive. The court rules require that you use an original paper summons, bought from the court clerk's office for $5.
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FM-008 Petition for Expedited Enforcement of Child Custody Determination (UCCJEA)
August 2024
The Maine court form to use for requesting a faster child custody determination
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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PB-003 Jurisdictional Affidavit for Adoption, Minor Guardianship, and Minor Name Change
August 2024
A fill-able .pdf of Maine court form PB-03, the Jurisdictional Affidavit that must be filed in District court with any adoption, minor guardianship, or minor name change case.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Name & Gender Marker Change Guardianship & Adoption

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Sample Motion to Waive Adoption Home Study
August 2024
This is a fillable template of a motion to waive a home study for a second-parent adoption.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Guardianship & Adoption Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-006 Complaint for Determination of Parentage, Parental Rights & Responsibilities, Child Support
August 2024
The Maine court form for a case to determine the parentage of a child, to establish parental rights and responsibilities and/or child support
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-187 Answer & Counterclaim for Determination of Parentage, Parental Rights & Responsibilities, and Child Support
August 2024
The Maine court form for an Answer and Counterclaim in a Parental Rights and Responsibilities court case
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-186 Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce
August 2024
The Maine court form for an Answer and Counterclaim for a divorce case.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-020 Entry of Appearance
August 2024
A Maine court form for an Entry of Appearance  for a self-represented defendant in a divorce and/or parental rights and responsibilities case.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-056 Certificate Regarding Real Estate
August 2024
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-042 Certificate in Lieu of Financial Statement
August 2024
Maine court form for divorcing people with minimal assets and debts
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-043 Financial Statement
August 2024
Maine form FM-043 Financial Statement
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-052 Federal Affidavit
August 2024
Maine court form for use in family law cases
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-081 Divorce Without Children: What to do with these Court Forms
August 2024
This is not a court form, it is important instructions for filling out the Maine court forms for a divorce case without children
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-087 - Important Information Regarding Case Management Conference
August 2024
This is not a court form, but an information sheet about the Case Management Conference in Maine family law cases
Divorce, Custody, & Family Changing or Enforcing Divorce & Parental Rights Orders Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-050 Child Support Affidavit
August 2024
Maine court form FM-050 Child Support Affidavit
Divorce, Custody, & Family Child & Spousal Support Divorce & Parental Rights

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CV-FM-036 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons and Complaint or Post-Judgment Motion
August 2024
Maine court form for acknowledging that you have received a Summons and Complaint or Post-Judgment Motion
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FM-080 Divorce with Children: What to do with these Court Forms
August 2024
This is not a form to fill out, it is an instruction sheet about how to fill out the Maine court forms for a divorce case with children
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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FM-004 Complaint for Divorce (with children)
August 2024
The Maine court form for filing for divorce if you have children.
Divorce, Custody, & Family Divorce & Parental Rights

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