Setting Priorities for Paying Your Debts When You Can’t Pay All Your Bills
You can't pay all of your bills? How to you decide which ones to pay? The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project provides this helpful guide.
Do You Get Paid By Payroll Card? Know your rights under Maine and federal law
Introduction
Many Maine employers are using payroll cards instead of paper checks or direct deposit to pay wages. This is a growing trend around the country. Payroll cards may be good for some employees, but there are risks and hidden costs involved. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
Alternatives to Pension Loans
What to watch out for if you are offered a "pension loan" or "pension advancement."
Can I Get Rid of a Lien on my Car or Truck?
Introduction
Sometimes a creditor who successfully sues you on a debt will place a lien on your vehicle to "secure the judgment." They do this by filing a document with the Maine Secretary of State's office where vehicle registrations are recorded.
Benefits for Veterans and Their Families in State & Local Government Jobs
If You or Your Spouse Have Been in the Armed Services You May Get Special Benefits When Applying for a State Job
Maine gives benefits to some former members of the armed services and their spouses. You can get these if you are a veteran, or if your spouse was a veteran and has passed away.
What Happens to Your Job If You Get Called to Active Duty or Required Military Training?
Maine Law
Maine law protects you when you are in the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and receive orders. When these orders require you to take leave from your job you are provided certain rights. These rights include:
What Happens to Your Professional or Occupational Licenses When You Get Called to Active Duty?
Maine law gives certain protections if you are in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve. These rules apply when you are called to active duty for more than 30 days.
If you have a:
Representative H 2-A Contract Legal Services Cases
Legal Services Help
We have worked with farm workers on many problems over the years.
Here is a list of the most common ways we have helped: