Maine Motion To Modify

Establishing Child Support in MaineMaine follows the Income Shares Model, which means that a judge will determine support by calculating how much each parent spent on the child while living together as a family. This number is then divided according to each parent's income to come up with a final support amount.

Fill out your court forms. Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 2 copies of all your forms. File your forms with the court clerk. Serve your papers on the other parent. File your Proof of Service. Go to your court hearing.

Write clearly, and use your own words. Use bulleted lists for your major points. Don't insult or bash your ex. Attach evidence such as pay stubs or bank statements, but redact SSN and account numbers. Affirm that you are making your statement under oath, and under penalty of perjury.

You have only 14 days to respond to a regular motion. The time to respond runs from the date the motion was filed. Check the certificate of service, which should be included with the Motion papers. If you need to respond to an Administrative Motion, you have only 4 days.

You can obtain Maine divorce forms online for free through Maine Pine Tree Legal Assistance or through the clerk of court at your district courthouse. Make sure you use the right formsdifferent documents are needed if you have children. The plaintiff must pay a filing fee when he or she files the divorce paperwork.

Overview. If one party to a case has filed a motion with the court, the other side can file an opposition. An opposition is a written statement explaining to the judge why the other side is not entitled to whatever he is asking for in his motion. It is your opportunity to oppose the other side's request.

The modification hearing determines whether child support should increase, decrease, or stay the same. Both parties need to provide official documentation to prove their current financial status. If you're the parent saying a child support change is appropriate, you will need to prepare a statement to present.

The modification of child support hearing begins with filing a form. Either parent can request that the court take another look at child support arrangements. Usually, it's a life event that prompts this request.The modification hearing determines whether child support should increase, decrease, or stay the same.