Home Foreclosure: It’s always good to have a lawyer, but when is it really critical to get some legal help?
Hiring a lawyer can be expensive and there are not enough free lawyers to help everyone who needs one. On the other hand, a lawyer can make a big difference in certain situations. Below we identify five such situations.
Court Mediation: Your Chance to Stop a Foreclosure
The Maine Court gives you the chance to go through a mediation process before your home can be foreclosed upon. This is probably your last best chance to save your home - or to find out about your other legal options.
Servicemembers and Veterans of any State Get Reduced Tution in Maine
In-state tuition rates for all servicemembers and veterans.
Can I Get an Assistance Animal if I am a Renter?
Who is covered by the “assistance animal” law?
The law applies to people with disabilities. Under this law, you have a disability if:
How to Apply for Veterans Compensation or Pension
There are many good online resources to help you file a VA benefits claim.
We recommend, as one good resource, How to File a VA Claim for Disability Compensation at StatesideLegal.org.
Military Training Qualifying for a Professional License
Are you a veteran considering applying for a Maine Professional license? Your military training may help!
The Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation will consider military training when reviewing applications. This means you may not have to complete certain required training programs.
Get a Refund on Your Property Taxes or Rent
Tax credits for people with low incomes who own their own homes or pay rent.
Maine’s Service Members’ Civil Relief Act
There are two laws the protect service members who will have a hard time participating in a court or administrative proceeding because of their military duties. They are:
Maine Homestead Exemption for Veterans
General Maine Homestead Exemption
Maine Laws Supporting Military Servicemembers, Veterans and their Families
Introduction
Many people with connections to the U.S. Military are unaware of current laws that are meant to help them cope with the sacrifices of military service.
Are you: