by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine
(a) Trial Process. A judge, or a magistrate where authorized, shall preside over the trials of all issues presented for decision in accordance with this chapter and the child support guidelines. The Maine Rules of Evidence shall govern trials, except that where a...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine
An action for divorce or annulment shall not be in order for final hearing until 60 days or more after service of the summons and complaint; nor shall it be in order for hearing until there is on file with the court a statement signed by the plaintiff, which may be...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine
(a) Discovery Limitations.(1) In any proceeding under this chapter, a party may obtain discovery on issues of spousal and child support, counsel and guardian ad litem fees, and disposition of property and debt as in any other civil actions. However, when financial...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine
(a) Joinder.(1)Joinder of Claims and Remedies. Grandparent visitation and emancipation actions shall not be joined with other Family Division actions. Any other claim, counterclaim or request for relief that could be brought as a separate Family Division action may be...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine
The procedures in this rule apply to all actions under this chapter in which there are no minor children, except post-judgment motions. (a) Scheduling Order. Upon the filing of an answer, response, or entry of appearance, the court shall issue a Scheduling Order that...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine
(a) Family Law Magistrates. In all Family Division actions involving minor children, and subject to the Family Division Rules, including all actions that have been transferred to the District Court from the Probate Court, Family Law Magistrates shall have authority...
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