by Damian Turco | Oct 12, 2026 | Court, Trial
Key Takeaways Trial preparation starts long before the hearing date. A strong Maine divorce trial is usually built through financial disclosure, discovery, witness preparation, valuation work, and careful identification of the issues the judge must decide. The judge... 
by Damian Turco | Oct 4, 2026 | Alimony
Key Takeaways Maine calls alimony “spousal support.” Maine law uses the term spousal support, although many people still call it alimony. The governing statute is 19-A M.R.S. § 951-A. There is no automatic formula. Unlike child support, Maine spousal support generally... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 28, 2026 | Agreements, Prenuptial Agreement
Key Takeaways Prenuptial Agreements Are Recognized Under Maine Law. Maine has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, 19-A M.R.S. §§ 601-611, which establishes rules governing the creation, content, and enforcement of prenuptial agreements. A Prenup Must Be... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 24, 2026 | Court, Trial
Key Takeaways Credibility can decide important family law issues. When spouses or parents give conflicting accounts, a Maine family court judge may need to determine which testimony is more reliable before deciding issues involving children, finances, or other... 
by Damian Turco | Sep 19, 2026 | Equitable Distribution
Selling or Refinancing the Family Home in a Maine Divorce Key Takeaways The family home does not automatically have to be sold. In a Maine divorce, the spouses may sell the home, or the court may award it to one spouse or allow one spouse to live there for a period of...