Introduction 

This page covers free and low-cost phone services available to Mainers. We know there are many new low or no cost ways of communicating, but we are just trying to cover the basics.   

We do not endorse any of these services – make sure to check with a reliable consumer site before signing up with a wireless company or web-based service.  

Problems with the IRS? We may be able to help

What Is the LITC?

Tax Tips

The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic gives eligible taxpayers free legal assistance on federal tax matters. Eligible taxpayers are those with incomes at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

Important Resources to Prevent Eviction

Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?

To learn more about your rights if you are being evicted, come to a live virtual information session with a PTLA attorney every Tuesday at 9 a.m.

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Educate yourself. Many, many people are in fear of losing their homes. Maine provides some free help resources, but not everyone will be able to get a free lawyer. Here, we want to help you get started by telling you about some options and where you may be able to get further help.

Where can I get help? If you are facing threat of foreclosure of your home, try to get a lawyer. Here are some possible legal resources: You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video. Volunteer Lawyer's Project 1-800-442-4293 Pine Tree Legal Assistance Legal Services for the Elderly 1-800-750-5353 If you are not income eligible for these services, you can talk to a lawyer for half an hour through the Maine Lawyer Referral Service (1-800-860-1460). The fee for this service is $25.

Note: This article is about guardian ad litems in the state of Maine. This role, and the process around a guardian ad litem may be different in other states.

A “guardian ad litem” (GAL) is a neutral person the court appoints to investigate what solutions would be in the “best interests of a child.” Here, we are talking about a GAL in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case. The GAL will look into the family situation and advise the court on things like:

Contact Pine Tree Legal Assistance for legal help

By phone

Call us at 942-8322 during our call-in hours:

• Mondays 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm 
• Tuesdays 9:00 am – 11:30 am 
• Thursdays 9:00 am – 11:30 am

If this number is busy, you can try any of our office numbers at the bottom of this page.

In person

At our offices: