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You can file for divorce in Maine if: You are married and have lived in Maine for 6 months or longer; or. You are a Maine resident and were married in Maine; or. You are a Maine resident and were living in Maine when the cause of divorce arose; or. Your spouse is a Maine resident.

In either case, Maine law requires a minimum 60-day waiting period between the filing of all the necessary divorce paperwork and the final hearing. Your case may take longer than 60 days, especially if you and your spouse do not agree on all issues.

What is small claims court? Small claims court provides a speedy and inexpensive way to resolve disputes when the plaintiff's claim is $6,000 or less. Cases are heard and decided in Maine District Court by a judge without a jury.

The fee to file a Small Claim is $40 which includes the cost of postage and a mediation fee. Checks or money orders for the $40 filing fee should be made payable to ?Maine District Court?. An essential part of a Small Claims case is notifying the defendant about the case.

Under Maine law, a judge can't schedule a final divorce hearing until at least 60 days have passed since the defendant was served with the divorce paperwork. Your divorce may be finalized any time after the 60-day period, but a lot will depend on how quickly you and your spouse can resolve the issues in your case.

If you have been served with court papers in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case, you may file a written response (called an "answer") within 21 days of when you received the papers. Your answer or response may include a ?counterclaim? (a claim against the plaintiff).