Printable Guide This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.

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What is the Maine Home Court Act?  The Home Court Act is a Maine law passed in 2016. It is meant to prevent more than one case about the same child from happening in different courts. Courts use a “Jurisdictional Affidavit” to find out about all of the cases involving a child and determine where your case should be addressed.  

A disclosure hearing can happen once a creditor has a judgment against you for money you owe. Sometimes the creditor must take you to court to find out what property and income you have. This is called a disclosure hearing. This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.… More

How can a family member or other responsible adult become the legal guardian of a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them?

The Maine court form to petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian for minor

The Maine Probate court form for a name change for a child. Formerly CN-2, it is now called NC-001.

This is the Maine Probate Court form for an adult name change. Learn more about the Maine Probate Courts and their requirements.

The Maine court form for determining the jurisdiction for certain family law and name change cases

A fill-able .pdf of Maine court form PB-03, the Jurisdictional Affidavit that must be filed in District court with any adoption, minor guardianship, or minor name change case.