Acknowledging and Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Pine Tree Legal Assistance acknowledges and celebrates each November as Native American Heritage Month. The work of our Indigenous Peoples Unit is important to our work promoting fairness and justice for all. We are committed to finding a better path forward to support In
Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) FAQ
Notice: The Maine HAF Program is winding down. Complete applications received after January 10, 5 PM will be put on a waitlist.
COVID-19 Stimulus Checks & Public Benefits Eligibility in Maine
Posted and up-to-date on 4/29/2020
Introduction
Many people who will get a stimulus check under the CARES Act may also receive public benefits. You may be worried about whether getting a stimulus check will change your eligibility for public benefits.
Maine Public Benefits & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 12/15/2020
I need MaineCare, TANF, and/or SNAP (food stamps), where do I go to apply?
These services are run through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
OMB 0970-0154 Income Withholding for Support
Maine courts are now using this form, in lieu of the old FM-133 Immediate Withholding Order, as required by the federal government. USDHHS has also issued these instructions for filling out the form.
FM-132 Child Support Order
This is Maine court form for ordering the payment of child support
FM-084 Child Support Table
This is not a form - it is the Maine child support table, which is used for calculating child support obligations. Last updated 1/1/2023.
FM-058 Affidavit and Request for Registration of a Foreign Order
The Maine court form to register a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities order from another state.
FM-040-SA Supplemental Child Support Worksheet
The Maine court form for use when parents provide "substantially equal care" for children.