Self Help Tools

Printable Guide This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.

A disclosure hearing can happen once a creditor has a judgment against you for money you owe. Sometimes the creditor must take you to court to find out what property and income you have. This is called a disclosure hearing. This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.… More

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Help for people doing their own divorce - or other family law - case in Maine.

If you have an eviction hearing soon, and will be going to court without a lawyer, you can practice representing yourself by playing RePresent: Renter! You'll learn how to prepare for court, what your rights are as a renter in Maine, what happens in court on the day of your hearing, and how to present evidence and cross-examine the other person in… More

If you're going to court without a lawyer, you can practice representing yourself by playing RePresent. You’ll learn how to prepare for court, what happens in court on the day of your hearing, and how to present evidence and cross-examine the other person in your case.

The Maine small claims court form for a plaintiff to appeal a small claims case to the Superior Court.

Defendants in more serious criminal matters (where jail term could result) can use this form to apply for a free court-appointed lawyer.

This is a Maine civil summons. This form is not fillable because the Civil Rules require you to use an original summons from the clerk's office. We post this form for informational purposes only.

A notice about the new Maine electronic service requirements