Rule 100A – Form of Action

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. 100A

Amended by effective July 29, 2016.

RULE 100A Advisory Notes

Rule 100A follows Rule 2 but provides that an action under this rule shall be known as a “Family Division action” rather than a “civil action.” The docketing designations of Family Division cases will not change from present practice.