The court may appoint a referee in any case where the parties agree that the case may be heard by a referee, pursuant to Rule 53.
Me. R. Civ. P. 119
RULE 119 Advisory Notes
Rule 119 of the Family Division Rules differs slightly from Rule 53 of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Appointment of a referee is allowed only by the agreement of the parties. When a referee is appointed, practice is governed by Rule 53.