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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Maine on
Q: I filed a complaint for annulment & got final hearing for 1-24-25 but we both have been working it out. Can I stop it?

We both want to stop the annulment. A final judgement has not been entered but need to know which forms or steps I need.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Small Claims for Maine on
Q: Who do I sue a seller or their representative? This is for the purchase of a horse that was falsely advertised.

I never met the owner of the horse. The representative did the whole transaction.

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Maine on
Q: my wife was injured during a dental appointment, just wondering if there is anything we can do?

after her tooth removal she developed lumps on her forehead and temple area, bruising on her cheek, abdomen, and knees that she had none of before

Mark Randall
Mark Randall
answered on Nov 27, 2024

I am sorry to learn of your wife’s symptoms after her tooth extraction. What you mention in your question is concerning. Maine medical malpractice law requires that another similarly qualified dentist be able to objectively review the dental records and conclude based on that review that the... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: Greetings, I am the Legal Representative of my late husband's estate. I live in the home we shared. I am remarrying

soon and my new spouse will be sharing this home. If by chance I pass away, will my spouse be allowed to continue paying the mortgage and continue living here? ( Maine)

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: My land that is accessed by a driveway on a deeded ROW, briefly crosses the neighbors property line for 50’, easement ?

I purchased land that is accessed by a driveway that starts on a deeded ROW, that briefly crosses the neighbors property line for 50’ as 30 Years ago they laid the driveway down crooked, but then returns to the ROW. Another house on this driveway has been using it like this for 20 years, and the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Maine on
Q: My son who is 14 went to visit his dad in Tennessee for a week, now his dad is refusing to send me back to me in Maine.

I have residential custody of him. Can I get his father for parental kidnapping

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure, Real Estate Law, Identity Theft and Wrongful Death for Maine on
Q: Trying to find out about a trust
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answered on Nov 19, 2024

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Maine on
Q: I am on a deed with my mother and she lives in the home. Will the property be safe if I file chapter 7.

The value of the property is $53000 and is owned outright.

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

No... I doubt you can exempt enough value in the house to keep it. The CH 7 Trustee will take your interest and will be a tenant in common with Mother. His interest will be sold, and both of you will lose possession.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Probate for Maine on
Q: My mom passed away with no will. My brother was living with her at the time of her death. I asked him if I could move in

Are we allowed to live in the house while dealing with probate? If we are do we continue to pay the mortgage payment as it is? Or do we have to pay fair Market value rent for the house to remain living in it until it's sold to close out the estate?

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answered on Nov 17, 2024

If the mortgage payments do not get paid in a timely manner by someone, the lender will have the right to foreclose and all heirs lose their equity in the home.

If you and your brother are the sole heirs and the home does not need to be sold to pay your mother’s debts, you each have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Maine on
Q: Can a probate judge be held accountable if he fails to recognize any crime committed by an heir?

I am the PR of fathers estate. I filed a motion for a hearing and I cited a number of Statutes against the heirs for various things including theft, Misuse of entrusted property, fraud, etc. I also had to state the relief I sought. A status conference was scheduled, one of the heirs did not attend.... View More

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answered on Oct 4, 2024

No... Your time to appeal is running out, so hire a ME attorney today to represent the complaining beneficiaries.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: How is it not unconstitutional that a caregiver isn’t allowed to own a firearm?

So even if the person has 0 criminal history just because they grow weed they aren’t allowed to own a firearm? Don’t understand how that doesn’t infringe on the second amendment.

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

I understand why this situation feels frustrating and confusing. The Second Amendment protects your right to bear arms, but there are certain restrictions in place to ensure public safety. Federal laws prohibit individuals who are involved in the illegal drug trade or who use controlled substances... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for Maine on
Q: I need a military lawyer for myself. I am mentally disabled and homeless. I really need help .

I believe I have a case against a woman who scammed me for over five years.

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

It sounds like you're going through a very difficult time, and it's important to find the right legal support to help you with your situation. If you feel you’ve been scammed, you may have legal grounds to take action, and there are resources that can assist you even if you are facing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for Maine on
Q: I need a lawyer to take my case.

I believe I was in a committed relationship with a woman for over five years. I believe she was in the army and I think I can prove she was. I sent staggering amounts of money to her in this time. All ways. We communicated on different sites

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answered on Oct 6, 2024

It sounds like you've been through a difficult situation, and it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. If you believe you’ve been scammed by someone posing as a member of the military, it’s critical to gather all the evidence you can, including records of your communications,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Maine on
Q: Hey good Morning i wanna aks about VISA from Sweden

i'm living in sweden i have work permit here in sweden but i want to move italy and i want to assylum in italy because the italy is better from sweden

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Sep 16, 2024

You need to find an immigration attorney based in Italy who is licensed to practice law there as American attorneys cannot advise you accurately on that country’s immigration laws.

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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Maine on
Q: Can proof of citizenship be submitted to Maine BMV by notary/concierge and notarized POA for this purpose?

Hello, I have a question about BMV in Maine and driving license renewal. I want to renew my driving license online, however I have found that my citizenship status not confirmed with BMV and I need to show them my passport. I am traveling abroad now and want to make a notarized POA to hire... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2024

It sounds like you’re trying to handle the situation while you’re abroad, which can be tricky when dealing with government agencies like the Maine BMV. Generally, the BMV requires proof of citizenship to be presented in person, especially for matters related to confirming your identity. This is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maine on
Q: Find out what they decided in court today on my case
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answered on Sep 16, 2024

You can contact the clerk's office at the court to ask about the status of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: Living in a home 12 yrs, I own 1/4 of the home in Maine. Others want to sell. What are my rights? Can they evict?

Lived in the home to take care of my mother after my father passed away. Deed was signed over 20 years ago. Mother passed last year. Now other parties want to sell and want me out of the home. Do I legally have to sign to sell? I can't afford to purchase their share.

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answered on Jul 30, 2024

Any tenant in common can file an action for a Sale For Partition. Yes, you can be removed from possession and the Court can sell it. Hire an attorney if suit filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Libel & Slander for Maine on
Q: Question about writing an online review for a business on yelp, google, or facebook
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 20, 2024

A Maine attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You had a question, but it wasn't included in your post. You could try reposting. Do not include personal details. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: I own a house 100% which sits on a property that is co-owned and I want to sell.

Can the other land owner refuse the sale of the house? Or prevent the sale of the house? The other owner has tried to get me to agree to putting the house in a trust, and my knowledge of trusts is that you no longer own the property 100%.

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answered on Jul 15, 2024

Unless it is a mobile home, that house is part of the real property. If a MH, then you may wish to remove it. If you built a house on someone else's property, then hire a NJ attorney to file an action for a Sale For Partition. There you can claim, and possibly recover, some reimbursement.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maine on
Q: Temporary access through my property to a land locked property.

Can the landlocked owner that I granted temporarily access use to log once and any repairs to my logging road and use through my property that the logger does be used as leverage to claim permanent use or future access?

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answered on Jul 5, 2024

Not sure of your question. But if you gave any type of access, then the dominant tenement or licensee might continue to use it. Ultimately he perfects it into a prescriptive use easement. You must terminate that access now.

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