Can I request a dismissal of an action if the Plaintiff's attorney did not file the action within the required time frame?

Let's look at the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule 3, which is found...

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Yes, you can be charged. More importantly, you can be thrown out of school. In Maine possession of a small amount of cannabis is an infraction,...

How do i sell real estate with a lien or writ of execution on it?

The short answer is that you can't sell your place without clearing you liens. You can clear liens: a) By payment, at closing; b) Through...

How can I get my adult son to leave me alone?

You can go to the District Court in Augusta and fill out papers for a Protection From Harassment Order. Consider carefully before doing that. ...

How can I get out of my lease without being responsible for rent during the entire lease term?

Let's take this step by step. Please read the entire answer. a) You are under contract for a designated amount and a designated period. ...

Can I recoup $ 20.000 I used for a down payment on a 5th wheel camper from ex girlfriend when it's in her name?

Let's take this step by step: 1. Do you have a claim against her? Yes, assuming only the facts stated here, there is a claim. 2. Are there...

what can I do if a tenant who has given notice does not allow me to show the apartment to prospective tenant or buyers?

Good question. You have highlighted a gap in Maine law which, unless you have contracted around it, can sometimes leave the landlord in a...

My husband and I bought a house in Maine and our daughter and son in law live in it. Can we do a quick deed in her name only?

Here's the big question: Do you have a mortgage (or other liens) on the property? If you don't, you can deed the property to anybody, anytime...

In Maine does a warrenty apply only to monetary encumbrances or does it also pertain to property descriptions ?

Your grantor warrants ownership of the rights stated on the deed within the boundaries stated on the deed. If there is a defect with those...

I intend to marry my long time partner when he visits the US, how should I go about this?

Getting married in Maine is pretty easy. The process is covered here: http://www.maine.gov/portal/residents/marriage.html Many years of...