Child Custody & Visitation Maine
Maine Best Interest Factors: How Judges Determine Child Custody Under 19-A M.R.S. § 1653(3)
When parents cannot agree on a parenting schedule or how to divide decision-making authority, a Maine judge must step in to make the final ruling. However, judges do not simply fli...
Allocated vs. Shared Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Maine Custody Battles
When navigating a family separation in Maine, you might be surprised to learn that the state does not typically use the terms 'legal custody' or 'physical custody' in its statutes....
Sole Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Maine: Legal Grounds and Evidentiary Thresholds
In Maine, the family court system operates under the fundamental belief that a child benefits most when both parents are actively involved in raising them. However, there are tragi...