Uncontested Divorce in Maine
Every divorcing parent wishes that the children should not face the emotional turmoil of divorce. In a way, children form a very vital aspect of divorce. In case of uncontested divorces, special forms have been developed for those divorces involving children and where the divorcing couple does not have children.
Forms regarding Uncontested Divorce in Maine involving no children
The Plaintiff has to file the following forms.
- Financial Statement (FM-043): Both the divorcing parties fill in this document and it comprises of financial details of both parties. If there is any disagreement between the divorcing partners regarding distribution and division of marital estate or alimony, then this form is used.
- Certificate regarding Real Estate (CV-056): This document is to be completed if either divorcing partner owns real estate. The use of doing so is that the title of the land after the divorce is clarified.
- Federal Affidavit (FM-052): This document must be filed if the Defendant fails to enter an appearance or file an Answer. The form attests that the Defendant is not military personnel and is not safeguarded by the Service members Civil Relief Act.
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Summons and Complaint of Post-Judgment Motion (CV-036): This recognizes the receipt of service of the Defendant and confirms that the Defendant would take part in the case.
- A Family Matter Summons and Preliminary Injunction (CV-038): This document has the following aspects.
- It has to be procured at the time of filing from the court clerk in person.
- It intimates the Defendant that the action has been initiated.
- It instructs the Defendant not to dissipate marital assets.
- It offers the Defendant 20 days to file an Answer.
- Complaint for Divorce (no minor children) (FM-005): This mentions the ground for action and the sort of relief sought.
- Confidential Family Matter Sheet (FM-002): This document identifies the parties and the sort of action.
Forms regarding Uncontested Divorce in Maine involving children
The Plaintiff has to file the following forms.
- Child Support Affidavit (FM-050): The terms and conditions of child support are mentioned in this document.
- Child Support Worksheet (FM-040): This document comprises of the calculations that lead to the determination of child support.
- Complaint for Divorce (with children) (FM-004)
When the Defendant receives the divorce papers, he or she may file the below mentioned documents.
- An Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce: Using this document, the Defendant accedes to or disagrees with the allegations included in the Complaint.
- Entry of an Appearance (FM-020): The Defendant mentions his or her claims regarding the following.
- Distribution of marital property.
- Attorney’s fees.
- Child Support.
- Alimony.
- Parental rights and responsibilities.
- Certificate in Lieu of Financial Statement (FM-042): This document is filled when there is no quarrel regarding the marital estate. The document attests the following.
- None of the divorcing partners are trying for alimony or attorney’s fees.
- None of the divorcing partners owns real estate.
- The personal property has been distributed and both divorcing partners are satisfied by the distribution.
- The action may proceed along an uncontested path.
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