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IS COMMON LAW MARRIAGE LEGAL IN MAINE?

Anthony's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

There is no common law marriage in Maine.

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I got a civil demand letter from walmarts attorneys for 315.00.what will happen if i don't pay it.i have court in a month.

Anthony's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

The demand is sent pursuant to the Maine statute identified in the letter that permits double or treble damages (I don't recall which at the...

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Can my fiancé and I get married right when he gets out of jail?

Anthony's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

There is nothing to stop you from getting married. Marriage will not result, however, in the transfer of his probation from Connecticut to Maine. ...

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What is the statute of limitations in Maine for reporting sexual abuse if the victim (7) and offender (14-15) were juveniles?

Anthony's answer | Answered on March 02, 2013

There no longer is a statute of limitations for sexual activity that is a crime, but there was at the time of your husband's abuse (32 years ago)....

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I received a hand written evocation notice. Saying I have 7 days to vacate. Is thus legal

Anthony's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

If a tenant does not voluntarily move, the eviction process is : (1) service of a proper notice to quit: (2) court order granting the...

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Month to month written lease has no details about the house going into foreclosure, as of January 9th 2013

Anthony's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

If a tenant does not voluntarily move, the eviction process is : (1) service of a proper notice to quit: (2) court order granting the...

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Do I need a real estate attorney?

Anthony's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

The sister can only encumber her interest in the real estate. If she failed to appear in court and the court forfeited her bail, the District...

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My 12 yr old nephew was caught by his Dad trying to molest his 8 yr old sister. The dad called the police & reported this.

Anthony's answer | Answered on February 22, 2013

Yes. Your nephew is a minor. Under the Maine juvenile Code, the probation officer (called a "juvenile community corrections officer") has the...

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Can I file a civil suit against the father who molested me, 24 years ago in the state of Maine?

Anthony's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

Maybe. It depends on (1) what the molestation consisted of and (2) when you turned 18. There no longer is a statute of limitations for sexual...

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If I am charged with a moving violation that requires a court date . Shouldn't I have received a ticket . I didn't .

Anthony's answer | Answered on February 19, 2013

If the violation is a crime, you should have received a summons. If the violation is a traffic infraction and you filed a contest with the...

Anthony K Ferguson's Answers (430)

IS COMMON LAW MARRIAGE LEGAL IN MAINE?

I got a civil demand letter from walmarts attorneys for 315.00.what will happen if i don't pay it.i have court in a month.

Can my fiancé and I get married right when he gets out of jail?

What is the statute of limitations in Maine for reporting sexual abuse if the victim (7) and offender (14-15) were juveniles?

I received a hand written evocation notice. Saying I have 7 days to vacate. Is thus legal

Month to month written lease has no details about the house going into foreclosure, as of January 9th 2013

Do I need a real estate attorney?

My 12 yr old nephew was caught by his Dad trying to molest his 8 yr old sister. The dad called the police & reported this.

Can I file a civil suit against the father who molested me, 24 years ago in the state of Maine?

If I am charged with a moving violation that requires a court date . Shouldn't I have received a ticket . I didn't .