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Family Law

Family Law - Divorce, Parental Rights, Paternity, Child Support, Guardianship, Protection from Abuse

Children and Teens
- Child Abuse and Neglect - DHHS
- Paternity Am I the Father? This series of on-line articles explains how the Maine child support enforcement system works.
- Changes of Name Steps to take in Maine Probate Court to get a legal name change for yourself or a child.
- Grandparent Visitation Rights A brief summary of the law in Maine.
- Family Planning Association of Maine : Teens Here's the "Ask Me Anything" page for teens, plus toll-free helplines, and lots of good, basic information.
- Power of Attorney for a Child Simple steps you can take if you need to transfer your parental rights to another adult for a brief period.
- Back up to Family Law