What Kind of Law Do You Practice at Peter W. Evans Law? At my Gorham, Maine law office I primarily practice in the intra-related areas of Protection from Abuse, restraining order cases, related but separate Family Law cases, which are divorces or Determination of Parental Rights cases, and, … [Read more...] about What Kind of Law Do You Practice at Peter W. Evans Law?
How Are Protective Orders, Family Law, and Criminal Law Related?
How Are Protective Orders, Family Law, and Criminal Law Related? They’re actually separate proceedings, which causes clients some anxiety. It can be confusing, but they have a direct relationship to each other that is very important. As a result, your Maine attorney should be experienced in all … [Read more...] about How Are Protective Orders, Family Law, and Criminal Law Related?
How Can I Protect My Children During A Separation If I’m Unmarried?
How Can I Protect My Children During a Separation If I’m Unmarried? There’s a procedure available called a Complaint for Determination of Parental Rights which doesn’t have the rest of a divorce attached to it where there’s issues of spousal support or property division. The court is not … [Read more...] about How Can I Protect My Children During A Separation If I’m Unmarried?
How Does a Maine Protection From Abuse Form Work?
How Does a Protection From Abuse Form Work? The plaintiff, the person claiming to have been abused, goes to the Clerk’s Office. The defendant, the person who they allege has abused them, often doesn’t even know that this action is contemplated, in the works sort of a thing. They fill out the … [Read more...] about How Does a Maine Protection From Abuse Form Work?
What Should I Do If Served a Maine PFA Order?
What Should I Do If Served a PFA? This is very, very important. First, you need to comply with the order. It’s an order from the court. Even the person who brought the complaint against you, if it’s an ex spouse or parent of a child, they have no authority to permit you to violate the order even … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If Served a Maine PFA Order?