Caring Unlimited

Legal Assistance and Court Advocacy

Legal Help with Protection From Abuse Orders, divorce and custody.

Each year approximately 800 victims of domestic violence receive help with legal issues critical to their ability to become safe from domestic abuse through Caring Unlimited's Legal Services Program.

Protection From Abuse (PFA)

You may choose to get a Protection From Abuse order as part of your safety plan which is your fastest form of legal help. Caring Unlimited court advocates can help you with this process.

A PFA is an official legal notice that requires the abuser to stop the violence and abuse. Relief available under a PFA can be tailored to your specific needs and can address your concerns. It can order the abuser to stay away from you and to stop having any contact with you by phone, mail, email, fax, or through third parties. It can force the abuser to move out of your home, give you exclusive use of the car and prevent the abuser from possessing a firearm. The court may award temporary custody of children to you, along with child support, spousal support and the continuation of insurance coverage. The police can arrest the abuser for violating the order.

Divorce and/or Custody

Did you know you can do your own divorce in Maine, and represent yourself in Parental Rights and Responsibilities (custody) matters? Caring Unlimited Court Advocates are available to help you with divorce and/or custody issues and limited legal representation from an attorney knowledgeable about domestic abuse may also be available to you through Caring Unlimited.

More information about Protection Orders

 

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