Divorce Papers

Either spouse must be a resident of Maine, or the marriage or the grounds for divorce must have occurred in Maine. Otherwise, a person filing for divorce must be a resident of Maine for 6 months immediately prior to filing. The divorce may be filed for in the District Court in the county where either spouse resides. However, the defendant spouse has the right to have the proceeding moved to Superior Court. [Maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 4, Section 155; and Title 19, Section 691].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Maine is: Irreconcilable marital differences. [Maine Revised Statutes Annotated; Title 19, Section 691 (1)].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR MAINE

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF MAINE, COURT, COUNTY
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free Maine Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Maine Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Maine Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Maine Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Maine Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response