Maine Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Maine publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Maine sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Maine's core family statutes live in the Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A - Domestic Relations. Where it is live, divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases can be e-filed, and e-filing stays voluntary for most self-represented people. Emergency protection filings never require e-filing.

How the Maine court system handles family cases

Family cases in Maine are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Division. Maine family cases are heard in the District Court's Family Division.

Maine organizes its trial courts by district rather than purely by county.

Maine's highest court is the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Maine has no middle appeals court - appeals go straight to the Supreme Judicial Court.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.

Official Maine resources

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Maine state courts website (Maine judicial branch): The official home of the Maine court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.maine.gov

Maine family law forms (Maine judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Maine cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.maine.gov/fees_forms/forms

Maine self-help resources (Maine courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Maine family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.maine.gov/self-help

eFileMaine (Maine eCourts) (Tyler Technologies): Maine is rolling out e-filing region by region and plans to cover the whole state by February 2027. As of June 2026 it is live in Regions 1, 3, 4, and 8 (including York, Kennebec, and Aroostook county courts), with Region 7 coming July 27, 2026. https://efileme.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing

Find a Maine court (by town or county) (Maine judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/find-a-court.html

Maine rules of procedure (Maine judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Maine. https://www.courts.maine.gov/rules_adminorders/rules

Maine mediation and dispute resolution (Maine judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Maine family cases. https://www.courts.maine.gov/adr

Maine financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.maine.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Maine family cases ask for. https://www.courts.maine.gov/fees_forms/forms/family.html

Maine child support guideline resources (courts.maine.gov): Official Maine child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.maine.gov/fees_forms/child_support/index.html

Maine eCourts - re:SearchMaine (Maine courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/access.html

Frequently used official Maine forms

These links open official Maine government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Complaint for Divorce (FM-040), form FM-040 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-040

Family Matter Summary Sheet (FM-050), form FM-050 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-050

Complaint for Divorce (FM-004), form FM-004 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-004

Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce (FM-186), form FM-186 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-186

Answer and Counterclaim for Determination of Parentage (FM-187), form FM-187 (Paternity), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-187

Supplemental Child Support Worksheet (FM-040-A), form FM-040-A (Child Support), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-040-A

Child Support Order (FM-132), form FM-132 (Child Support), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-132

Motion to Modify (FM-062), form FM-062 (Modification), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-062

Motion to Enforce (FM-070), form FM-070 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-070

Motion for Contempt (FM-068), form FM-068 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=FM-068

Complaint for Protection from Abuse (PA-001), form PA-001 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=PA-001

Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees (CV-067), form CV-067 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=CV-067

Petition for Change of Name, Minor (NC-001), form NC-001 (Name Change), official document: https://mjbportal.courts.maine.gov/CourtForms/FormsLists/DownloadForm?strFormNumber=NC-001

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$120.

E-filing link data for Maine was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Maine family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Maine judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Maine?

Maine is rolling out e-filing region by region and plans to cover the whole state by February 2027. As of June 2026 it is live in Regions 1, 3, 4, and 8 (including York, Kennebec, and Aroostook county courts), with Region 7 coming July 27, 2026. Where it is live, divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases can be e-filed, and e-filing stays voluntary for most self-represented people. Emergency protection filings never require e-filing.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Maine?

Divorce filing fee: ~$120. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Maine?

Family cases in Maine are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Division. Maine family cases are heard in the District Court's Family Division.