The new rules in Chapter XIII, Rules 126 and 127, and related amendments throughout Chapter XIII are effective July 29, 2016. They shall govern all proceedings in Family Division actions brought on and after July 29, 2016 and all further proceedings in actions then pending.
Me. R. Civ. P. 125
RULE 125 Advisory Notes
Rule 125 makes Chapter XIII effective on January 1, 2009. It indicates that the rules shall govern all proceedings in the Family Division brought on and after January 1, 2009, and also all further proceedings in actions then pending.
Advisory Note – July 2016
The changes were made to explain when the new rules and related amendments become effective and omit now unnecessary language regarding the original effective date of Chapter XIII.