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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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: 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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