Resources
Knowing what to expect can help ease your mind and relieve stress, whether you are dealing with a divorce, child custody or other family law matter. Scheffee Law recommends these resources to clients seeking more information about family law and the legal process:
https://courts.maine.gov/
The website is for the Maine Judicial Branch, where you can find forms, court locations, weather closings and other information about the Maine court system.
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/child-support-services
Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery for Maine DHHS which includes a free child support worksheet/calculator, current child support guidelines, and assistance with collecting child support.
https://www.courts.maine.gov/forms/
Direct link to the Maine Judicial Branch forms packets for family matters.
https://www.kidsfirstcenter.org/
The Kids First Center is a Maine-based support resource for divorcing families that provides reading materials for parents and kids, local workshops and more.
https://www.ptla.org/
Pine Tree Legal provides free legal, civil legal aid in Maine. The website includes legal forms and instructions for family law matters.
https://www.afccnet.org/
Website for the Association of Family Courts and Conciliation Courts that includes tools and resources for attorneys, judges, therapists and other
https://www.aaml.org/
This website for the American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers, of which Liz Scheffee is a member, includes an information center, library, and other resources for those going through divorce.
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law/
The Family law section of the American Bar Association, which contains material related to family lawyers and clients.
https://newchaptercapital.com/
A funding source for people needing assistance with attorneys’ fees in divorce.