Heating Assistance News
LIHEAP funding continues to be lower than in previous years. This will mean that more households will be turning to local heating assistance programs after their LIHEAP money runs out. Here is a summary of the programs we know about - followed by information about how to access local programs.
Protection from Harassment: Maine Court Forms
February 2021 Notice: The Court has recently updated many forms - and will be updating many more as electronic filing expands!
How Much Heat and Other Basic Utilities Does My Landlord Have to Provide?
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
Sexual Harassment: Your Fair Housing Rights
Is sexual harassment covered under the Maine Human Rights Act?
The Maine Human Rights Act bans harassment based on:
Victim's Right to Notice of Prisoner Release
Can I find out if a person who committed a crime against me is being released from jail or prison?
Generally, yes. You can get a “notification of release” if you are the victim of a crime.
Should I Use DHHS's Child Support Enforcement Services?
Introduction
DHHS can collect child support for you. They can also help set up child support orders. They can help even if you or the children don't receive TANF or other public benefits.
DHHS may be able to help you if:
Can I Get a DHHS Child Support Order Set Aside?
This information is to help you if you need to change a Department of Health Human Services (DHHS) Child Support Order. If a Court ordered you to pay child support, this information will not help you.
Child Support and Debt Due for Past Support
What is this information and how will it help me?
This information is for parents who are being pursued by Maine DHHS for payment of child support, especially when there is no order of child support. It will help you prepare for your DHHS Support Hearing.
Maine DHHS is trying to get me to pay child support, but I don't know if I'm a parent
Introduction
This information is for possible parents who are being pursued by DHHS for payment of child support. We also have pages on these related topics:
Military Search for Service by Alternative Means
If you are starting a family law case (such as a divorce or setting parental rights and responsibilities), you must tell the other party that you are bringing a court action against them. You do this by "serving" the other party. This means that you give copies of your court papers to the other party. Court rules tell you how this must be done.