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Guardianship of children under age 18 A legal guardian of a child may be appointed by a court. In cases where parents have named a guardian in a will or guardianship agreement, a court may review and approve the guardianship of the child.

If you were born, or reside, in Maine and want to have your name changed, you may petition the Judge of Probate in the county where you reside; if you are minor, your legal guardian may petition on your behalf. The judge, after due consideration and notice, may issue a decree changing your name.

Parental Rights & Responsibilities Cases (unmarried parents) If a court order is not in place, Maine law presumes that parents have equal rights and responsibilities to care for and raise their children. Parents also have a duty to support their children financially, to the extent they are able.

This is the Maine form for keeping your address confidential when filing for a Protection from Abuse order. Use this form if you don't want the abuser to know your address.

Under Maine law, the legal guardian of a minor ?has the duties and responsibilities of a parent regarding the minor's support, care, education, health, and welfare.? The child's parents remain their child's legal parents?their rights are not terminated but are mostly suspended.

A permanency guardian has all of the powers and duties of a guardian of a minor pursuant to Title 18?C, sections 5?207 and 5?208. A permanency guardianship terminates upon the minor's death, adoption or attainment of majority or as ordered by the court pursuant to this section.

The Maine Superior Court is Maine's trial court of general jurisdiction and is the only level of court where jury trials are held. Except for family matters, juvenile cases, and civil violations, the Superior Court may hear almost any kind of civil or criminal case that may be brought to trial.

District & Superior Courts Maine's state principal courts are the District Court, where lesser criminal offenses, civil actions, and family law matters may be tried; the Superior Court, where almost all civil and criminal matters may be tried.

Superior Courts handle: All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets) All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases) Appeals of small claims cases and other civil cases worth $25,000 or less.