Maine Divorce

A Maine divorce, or dissolution of marriage, can be filed by either spouse to end the marital relationship. Upon completion of a Maine divorce, the parties are restored back to single status. The court will also issue any necessary orders for child support and custody, alimony (spousal support) and the division of community and separate assets and debts. LegalZoom can assist you in the document preparation and filing for your uncontested Maine divorce without the expense of an attorney.

Types of Divorce in Maine

Uncontested Divorce in Maine

When the merits of a divorce in Maine are not contested, whether or not an answer has been filed, there is no requirement that the testimony of the complaining party be corroborated by witnesses.

Alternatives to Divorce in Maine

A legal separation is when the parties live separately but remain legally married to one another. Legal separation will be granted if the spouses are or desire to be living apart with just cause for more than 60 days. If there are minor children, mediation between the spouses is required.

An annulment is sought in order to nullify the marriage and disavow its existence, returning the parties to their prior single status, as if they never married. The person seeking the annulment has the burden of proving to the court that one of the conditions of nullity has been met in order to have the annulment approved. Annulments are most often sought by people who feel stigmatized by the status of being divorced, or for ease of remarriage in their particular religion.