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Divorce Settlement Agreement Template - Maine
Maine Divorce Settlement Agreement: What Is It?
A Maine Divorce Settlement Agreement is used during a divorce and it serves to record (in a legal agreement) any arrangements formed between the two individuals which clearly describes the responsibilities and obligations that each individual makes. These promises can be enforced on a legal level and both of these parties must follow through with them if they are given the approval in court.
Alternate Names:
- Maine Marital Settlement Agreement;
- Maine Divorce Agreement.
The arrangements will usually cover aspects such as:
- The responsibilities of the parents which would also cover decisions about the custody of a minor and details concerning the financial aspect such as child support;
- Some couples may opt to form alimony, which entitles the other spouse to receive financial support themselves;
- Any assets including all properties, vehicles and finances that were obtained when the two individuals were in marriage will need to be shared out and details of this should be included in the agreement.
To be sure that the proceedings are carried out fairly and that all responsibilities and assets are shared appropriately, the former partners will need to collect and proof relating to their financial capabilities. It should reflect the total income that is received on a monthly basis.
A Maine Divorce Settlement Agreement template can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
How to File for Divorce in Maine?
You should first determine which local District Court you need to file the divorce with. Although the process is not too difficult, it is rather timely and can take a minimum of sixty days. Follow the steps below in order to file for divorce in Maine:
- You need to make sure that you fit the local criteria outlined by the state which concerns your residency status within the state;
- Before the case is filed, you need to collect a list of documents and fill them in. The exact list of documents can differ, this will vary between the circumstances of your case;
- Serve the spouse with a letter to demonstrate your intent to file for a divorce. After this, you may file all of the documents. You will be required to pay a fee of one hundred and twenty dollars;
- Before the hearing, you will need to form and present a Marital Settlement Agreement after which you will be invited to a hearing which will finalize your divorce.
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