Maine Divorce Law Blog
This blawg is written as a guide to all aspects of Maine family law, including divorce, separation, child support, mediation, spousal support, child custody and property rights.
Author: Alan R. Nye is a solo practitioner in Portland, Maine. He also authors Al Nye the Lawyer Guy.
Blawg Related Categories: Family Law • States • Maine • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Maine Divorce Law Blog
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What Does The Gay Marriage Law Mean For Divorce Rates In Maine?
As many of you know, Maine became the 5th state to allow gay marriage several months ago. Opponents have gathered enough signatures to challenge the law and there is a referendum about it in a…
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Hubby-Hubby Ice Cream
Same-sex marriage is legal in Vermont today. Ben & Jerry's has decided to celebrate by renamed its Chubby Hubby ice cream flavor "Hubby Hubby" for the month. Would you eat it?
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Divorce and a House Underwater
Gabriel Cheong, a lawyer in Massachusetts, has a good blog post about the options for divorcing couples when their house is underwater (or in other words, worth less than the amount owed on the mortgage).…
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Make Any Divorce Better! by Ed Sherman
Make Any Divorce Better! By Ed Sherman Nolo Press $24.95, paperback, 177 pages, 0-944508-64-0 (2008) The author has been a family law lawyer since 1967 and he is the founder of Nolo Press. In 1971,…
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Maine Appeals Blog
I have long been remiss in not mentioning an excellent Maine blog written by Catherine Connors over at Pierce Atwood. The blog is called Maine Appeals Blog and focuses on, well, Appeals and the Appellate…
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Maine Governor Signs Gay Rights Bill Into Law
Governor Baldacci surprised lots of folks by signing into law the right of gays to marry in Maine. By doing so, Maine becomes the 5th state in the U.S. to legalize same sex marriage. Opponents…
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Gay Marriage Bill In Maine Gets Nod
The Maine House enacted a bill allowing gay marriages in Maine by a vote of 89-57 today. This follows a vote in favor of the bill last week by the Maine Senate. Now the bill…
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10 Crazy Divorce Stories
Check out this site for Ten Divorce Stories Too Strange To Make Up. What do you think, all legit?
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Preparing for a child custody fight
Interesting article here on preparing for a child custody battle. Those are sound ideas — many times easier said than done. One thing that’s important to recognize is that good parenting skills should begin early…
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How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer One of the worst things that can happen to a person is to be involved in a serious accident – especially if it's not your fault. You may…