Posted and up-to-date 8/2022

How does domestic violence affect children? Violence and trauma can have long-lasting effects on children who witness or experience violent events.

In Maine, some grandparents may ask a court to give them contact or visitation with their grandchildren.  But, children’s parents usually have the right to decide how to raise their children including if the grandparents can see their grandchildren.  Therefore, except in urgent cases or where the grandparents have actually acted like the parents… More

Lists resources for people in Maine who are separating or going through divorce: where to get legal and financial help, and other support services.