View Changes And Revision History Of Legal Maine Divorce Forms For Free

Electronic and paper court records retained at the court site can be viewed at the courthouse for free, however there is a fee of 10 cents per page to print from a public access terminal. There is a fee of 10 cents per page to access a file through PACER, with a maximum charge of $3.00 per document.

The Maine Freedom of Access Act (M.R.S.A. Title 1, Chapter 13) is a set of legislation to ensure that the public can check public records of all levels of government in Maine. Anyone may seek Maine public records, and the law does not restrict or compel the use of public records.

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).

In Maine, the judiciary has three general levels. The State District Courts and the Probate Courts are the lowest courts, which focus on cases involving specific subject matter, such as lesser criminal offenses, civil actions, and family law matters. The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction.

Whenever a judgment debtor or any other person fails to comply with any court order entered pursuant to this chapter, except an order against a judgment debtor issued for failure to comply with a disclosure subpoena, the judgment creditor may file a motion with the court to hold that person in contempt.

This is the Maine form for keeping your address confidential when filing for a Protection from Abuse order. Use this form if you don't want the abuser to know your address.