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Featured Content July 2024
General Farmworker Rights
There is a law in the United States called the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
October 2025
To change your name, or the name of a minor in your care, you will usually need to file a petition with the Probate Court in the county where you live. There are some special procedures for changing…
November 2024
This article will walk you through the basics of security deposits in Maine, from what you should do before you move in, to what you can do if you don't get your deposit back when you move out. It…
January 2024
Two laws in Maine protect people with disabilities. Both laws make it illegal for government agencies to discriminate against people with disabilities. Government agencies must also take steps to…
October 2022
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. Donor Privacy Policy
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc. is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors.
September 2022
An injured spouse claim can help you get back your part of a tax refund from a joint tax return. It applies where the IRS has intercepted the refund to offset a debt owed by your spouse but not by…
September 2022
Why do I need to know who is a "qualifying child?"
If you have children, there are some tax credits you might be able to claim.
September 2022
Introduction
Tax scams can take many forms. They may be after money, or trying to steal your identity - either way, the more you know, the better you will be able to avoid these scams!
October 2020
December 2018
If someone is harassing you and you cannot get that person to stop, there is a Maine law that may help you. It is called the "Protection from Harassment" law.
December 2018
Lots of money flows at tax time. And everyone wants a piece of it. Be smart and keep all of your refund. Here are our simple tips for holding onto your hard-earned money.
December 2018
Tax Topics for 2022
We have selected a few of the most relevant topics from the IRS Tax Tips free email service.
December 2018
What is identity theft?
Identity theft can happen to anyone. If this has happened to you, you are not alone.
August 2017
We have converted this interactive form to HotDocs, a newer automated document assembly technology.Continue to the HotDocs interview.
If you prefer, you can use this blank form. You will need to use…
December 2016
At the court's request, this is posted in blank form only (not interactive)
November 2016
Use when parents provide "substantially equal care." Low-income families relying on TANF: Be careful. You will most likely lose TANF benefits with an "equal care" agreement.Continue to the HotDocs…
August 2016
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February 2016
Defendants in more serious criminal matters (where jail term could result) can use this form to apply for a free court-appointed lawyer.
February 2016
Read this first before you begin a case in Small Claims Court.
March 2015
The rules require the signature of the Clerk or an attorney. The Maine Court website states that a hard copy of this form must be purchased from the court clerk for $5.
December 2014
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December 2013
December 2013
Maine courts are now using this form, in lieu of the old FM-133 Immediate Withholding Order, as required by the federal government. USDHHS has also issued these instructions for filling out the form.
December 2013
You will also need to prepare this form: CV-191 Supporting Affidavit 11/13NOTE: The court rules state that a person whose income is from "poverty-based public assistance programs" is presumed to…
December 2013
The interactive Financial Statement Forms take a lot of computer memory and time to download. Be patient. If you're having trouble, you can download the blank version and enter your information by…
September 2013
September 2013
Not interactive. The Maine Court website states that you must purchase a hard copy from the Court Clerk.
September 2013
Not interactive. The rules require you to use an original paper summons from the clerk's office.
January 2013
January 2013
November 2012
November 2012
September 2011
December 2010
The Civil Rules require you to use an original summons from the clerk's office.
December 2010
December 2010
December 2010
If you have been sued in Small Claims Court, read this first.
December 2010
December 2010