Information on Divorce, Maine.
Today we are going to discuss divorce in Maine. Just like other states, Maine has its own specific rules for divorce. You only have to live in Maine for six months before filing for divorce. As you know some states are longer, and you do not have to live in a county for a certain amount of time, just the state itself before filing for divorce, so again, Maine can be a bit simpler if you are needing to make a move before filing for divorce. Divorce in Maine is referred to as a complaint. The divorce process begins like most states when one spouse files for divorce and then the other spouse is served...giving them a reasonable amount of time to respond to the divorce papers. Now the divorce will at least take 60 days in Maine....60 days after filing you can be divorced, if everyone is in agreement of the divorce. If there is any disagreement them the divorce will go to trial. Now lets take a look at the grounds for divorce in Maine.
1. Irreconcilable differences...we have discussed these divorce grounds many times. Both spouses will agree the marriage is not fixable and results in divorce.
2. If there has been adultery by either spouse is grounds for divorce.
3. Impotence in the marriage is grounds for divorce.
4. If there is cruelty or abuse in the marriage, this is grounds for divorce.
5. Desertion or abandonment, for at least 3 consecutive years, is grounds for divorce. But lets now go back to moving before filing for divorce. Be careful of this, because your spouse could say they were abandoned.
6. Extreme addiction to drugs or alcohol, and if it shows you have tried to get help for your spouse with no prevail. This is grounds for divorce.
7. Mental illness, and at least 7 years in a mental institution, is grounds for divorce.
With any divorce and any state I like to give a reminder at points, that especially if there is children involved. Counseling is one of the most important things you will do in your divorce process. Along with picking a great divorce lawyer.