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How much will it cost for me to get divorced in Maine? The cost to file a complaint for divorce in Maine is $120. If the other party does not accept service of the complaint willingly, it is likely to cost an additional $25 to $50 to have the petition served upon the party by the Sherriff.
How Do I Cancel a Divorce? In Maine, if you are the plaintiff in a divorce and you have filed your paperwork, you can file a Motion to Dismiss and this will effectively end your case. You can't file a motion if you are the defendant. Once your divorce has been finalized by a judge, there is no way to cancel it.
If you disagree with ANYTHING within the divorce petition, then you have the option of filing a response with the court. The purpose of filing a response in the case is to give you the opportunity to present your requests in the case.
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.
After the Judge signs the Divorce Judgment, there is a 21-day appeal period (waiting period) to see if you or your ex-spouse will appeal the Judge's order.
Maine figures child support amounts based on a strict income shares formula that includes numbers such as gross monthly income for each parent and health care premiums for the children.
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).