If you and your spouse agree on everything — property, finances, and parenting — you might be wondering whether you really need a lawyer. It’s a fair question. An uncontested divorce in Maine is simpler than a contested one, but ‘simple’ doesn’t mean risk-free. Here’s an honest look at your options. What Is an Uncontested […]
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: June 2026 | 8-Minute Read Whether you have been offered a new job in another state, want to move closer to family, or are starting a new chapter of your life, relocating after divorce when you share children is one of the
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One of the first questions people ask when they consider divorce is: how long will this actually take? The answer depends on several factors — including whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, how quickly both parties can reach agreements, and how busy your local court is. This guide walks through what to expect at
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: June 2026 | 7-Minute Read A prenuptial agreement — sometimes called a premarital agreement or simply a prenup — is one of the most practical and underutilized legal tools available to couples planning to marry. Despite their reputation, prenuptial agreements are not
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, MaineLast Updated: April 2026 | 7-Minute Read If you are going through a divorce or custody dispute in Maine, you have likely heard the word mediation. Maybe your attorney mentioned it. Maybe the court ordered it. Or maybe you are exploring it as an alternative
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: May 2026 | 8-Minute Read A custody order entered by a Maine court is not necessarily permanent. Life changes — jobs change, children grow, parents relocate, and circumstances evolve in ways that no court order can fully anticipate. Maine family law recognizes
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: May 2026 | 8-Minute Read When a marriage ends, one of the most practical and consequential questions is: who gets what? Property division touches almost every aspect of a couple’s financial life — the family home, retirement accounts, bank accounts, vehicles, businesses,
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: May 2026 | 8-Minute Read If you are in a situation where you or your children are being hurt, threatened, or made to feel unsafe by a family member or intimate partner, Maine law provides powerful legal protection — quickly and without
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: May 2026 | 8-Minute Read If you are going through a divorce or separation in Maine and you have children, child support is one of the most important financial issues you will face. Whether you expect to be paying support or receiving
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By Jason M. Rice, Esq. | Dirigo Divorce | Springvale, Maine Last Updated: April 2026 | 9-Minute Read If you are going through a divorce or separation in Maine and you have children, custody is likely the issue that matters most to you. It is also the issue that causes the most anxiety — because
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