An archive of every issue of Wabanaki Legal News — a PTLA publication focusing on news of special interest to Native Americans in Maine.

Cars are getting more expensive all the time – buying a car may be one of the biggest financial decisions you have to make. Know your rights and some information about the car-buying process before you start shopping. This article covers some of the most important things to know before you buy a car in Maine.

Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project!

We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers.

We help people with:

Introduction 

Understanding the kind of purchase agreement you have when you are trying to buy land or a home is very important. Often when people buy land or land and a house (sometimes called 'real property') they take out a mortgage or loan and are given the deed to the property when they buy it, and before they move in. But this is not the only way to buy property. Many people use different kinds of purchase agreements to find a place to live. Land installment contracts, options to buy, and rent-to-own agreements are three common kinds of purchase agreements. 

  

This article explains the first steps in the process of getting a Protection from Abuse Order (often called a 'PFA') in the state of Maine. It also lists many resources where survivors can get help and answers many of the most common questions people have about this process.   You are not alone – you can reach out for help, support, or just more information. There are organizations and advocates ready to support you!