Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:
Elder Law News
Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Differ From Family Law Domestic Restraining Orders
Hassment Restraining Orders differ from Family Law Domestic Restraining Orders in that the person harassing you is not a family member and/or does not reside with you. A person may seek protection if: 1. The defendant’s conduct is intentional; and 2 The defendant has does a series of acts (more than one) which seriously alarm, annoy, or harass you (the plaintiff); and 3 You (the plaintiff) have suffered a lot a emotional distress; and4. The Defendant’s conduct has no legitimate reason and is not protected by the Constitution.The packet of forms necessary to apply for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order is available for purchase at the clerk office at any court location, Monday through Friday (excluding Court holidays) 8:00 am through 5:00 pm. You may download the necessary forms by clicking on the blue form number in the table below
Estimated that 820,000 elders became victims of elder abuse in 1994
The National Aging Resource Center on Elder Abuse (now the National Center on Elder Abuse) estimated that in 2004 there were 820,000 elders became victims of elder abuse. 106 percent increase in the number of reported cases between 1986 and 1994, from 117,000 to 241,000.
Newsroom
News about Elder Law cases in Maine and nationwide:
Definition:
Sometimes referred to as ?meals on wheels,? home delivered meals are hot and nutritious meals delivered to homebound persons who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no outside assistance.
Energy Assistance
Definition:
These programs can provide low-income elderly homeowners and renters with funds to help pay home utility and heating costs. Eligibility requirements may vary from state to state.
Transportation
Definition:
Programs that provide door-to-door transportation for people who may be elderly or disabled, who do not have private transportation and who are unable to utilize public transportation to meet their needs.
If you live in the following cities and need an Elder-Law attorney you should contact
our Elder-Law Attorney as soon as possible:
Auburn
Augusta
Bangor
Biddeford
Brunswick
Lewiston
Portland
Saco
Sanford
Scarborough
South Portland
Waterville
Westbrook
Windham
Legal Disclaimers All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on Maine Elder Law Attorneys.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys
general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access
to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms
and Conditions.
Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep
Did You Know?