Rule 103 – Process

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

All actions commenced by filing a complaint, petition or a motion for post-judgment relief with accompanying documents as required by this chapter shall be personally served upon the other party or parties in accordance with Rule 4, except as may be provided in these...

Rule 102 – Confidentiality

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety or liberty of a party or minor child would be jeopardized by disclosure of identifying information appearing in any document filed with the court, the clerk shall seal the identifying...

Rule 101 – Commencement of Action

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

(a)Filing. Except as otherwise provided by these rules, or by statute, a Family Division action shall be initiated by filing and service of (1) a complaint, (2) a petition, or (3) a motion for post-judgment relief. Accompanying any complaint, petition, or motion for...

Rule 100A – Form of Action

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

An action under these Family Division Rules shall be known as a Family Division action, docketed as a Family Matter (FM). Me. R. Civ. P. 100AAmended by effective July 29, 2016.RULE 100A Advisory NotesRule 100A follows Rule 2 but provides that an action under this rule...

Rule 93 – Foreclosure Diversion Program

by | May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Maine

This Rule shall govern operation of the Foreclosure Diversion Program. (a) Definitions. As used in this Rule, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Commercial loan” means a loan made to a borrower in which the proceeds of the loan are...