Maine No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for people with Minor Children
About this form package
The Maine No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage is designed for couples with minor children who wish to file for a divorce together. This package provides essential documents to meet Maine's legal requirements for an uncontested divorce based on irreconcilable differences. Unlike contested divorce packages, this form package simplifies the process by focusing only on cases where both parties agree on the terms of their divorce.
Forms you’ll find in this package
- Confidential Family Matter Summary Sheet
- Complaint for Divorce With Children
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons - Complaint
- Child Support Worksheet
- Child Support Affidavit
- Federal Affidavit
- Certificate Regarding Real Estate
- Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation
- Important Information Regarding Case Management Conference
- Marital Domestic Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Minor Children Parties May have Joint Property or Debts effective Immediately
State law considerations
This form package reflects the legal standards set by the State of Maine for divorce proceedings. To successfully utilize this package, at least one spouse must have lived in Maine for six months prior to filing for divorce. The forms are tailored to comply with Maine's divorce laws, particularly regarding custody arrangements, child support, and property division based on equitable distribution principles.
When to use this form package
This package is suitable for couples looking to dissolve their marriage amicably. You should consider using this package if:
- You have minor children and both parents agree on custody and support arrangements.
- You and your spouse have mutually agreed to the terms of the divorce, including property division.
- You meet the residency requirements for filing for divorce in Maine.
- You are seeking a no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences.
Intended users of this form package
- Couples with minor children seeking a friendly and cooperative divorce.
- Married individuals who agree on the divorce terms and wish to simplify the process.
- Residents of Maine who meet the state-specific residency requirements for divorce.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review all included forms and instructions carefully.
- Complete the Complaint for Divorce and attach the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement.
- Serve the Defendant spouse with the completed documents and obtain their acknowledgment of receipt.
- File the required forms with your local Clerk of Court and pay the necessary filing fee.
- Attend any required Case Management Conferences and follow through with the final hearing once the waiting period has passed.
Do forms in this package need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for forms in this package. However, if your state’s laws require it, our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize documents online 24/7 without in-person visits.
Avoid these common issues
- Failing to meet the residency requirements before filing.
- Not serving documents correctly to the other spouse.
- Forgetting to include required financial disclosures related to child support.
- Neglecting to notarize the forms when needed.
- Missing the filing deadlines for court appearances or submissions.
Benefits of completing this package online
- Easy and convenient downloadable forms that can be filled out at your own pace.
- Access to state-specific legal document templates crafted by licensed attorneys.
- The ability to edit forms electronically, reducing the risk of handwritten errors.
- Comprehensive instructions and checklists to guide you through the process.
- A supportive approach that allows you to navigate your divorce amicably.
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FAQ
A divorce can become contested after originally being uncontested. If spouses find it difficult to cooperate with one another during mediation sessions, they may be unable to finish the process. This can cause them to contest their divorce instead to have a judge make decisions for marital issues.
By Melissa Heinig. In Oklahoma, it is possible to obtain an uncontested divorce in as little as ten days through a process known as a "waiver divorce." A waiver divorce is an uncontested procedure that allows couples to end their marriage without the cost and delay common to traditional divorce.
Changes Before A Settlement Is Finalized Since nothing has been agreed to, there is nothing to reverse or stop. Once the paperwork has been signed, there is a limited amount of time to rescind the settlement agreement before the judge finalizes it.
If your spouse doesn't agree you simply file a divorce and the judge will make the final decisions. The average cost of a contested divorce is $5,000 per spouse, and takes about 6 months. Some contested divorces can cost $15,000 or more per spouse and take 12 months or longer.
Can uncontested divorces be reversed? Divorces cannot generally be reversed after that the judge has already signed off and finalized everything.If it was an uncontested divorce, it will be easier for the parties to come together and agree on what needs to be changed.
The fact is that California is a no fault state and you do not need your spouse's signature in order to get a divorce.If your spouse fails to file and serve you with a response, you can file a request for default against your spouse after 30 days. You can also file a proposed judgment for the court to approve.
As a general rule, a wife cannot force her husband to pay for their divorce. Each party in the divorce action pays for his or her attorney fees and costs. However, there are circumstances in which a judge may order a husband to pay the wife's attorney fees and costs.
A contested divorce can cause the divorce to enter into litigation because spouses will need to have decisions made for them by a judge. Since they are not able to decide on marital issues for their family, a judge will have to do so in court.
