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Divorce in Maine: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Maine — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Maine divorce at a glance

Residency requirement
Plaintiff resident 6 months, OR plaintiff resides in ME and parties married in ME, OR resided in ME when cause arose, OR defendant is a ME resident (19-A M.R.S. 901).
No-fault ground
Irreconcilable marital differences (19-A M.R.S. 902). 60-day waiting period between service/filing and final hearing.
Filing fee
$120 divorce filing fee (District Court) + ~$25-$40 service costs. Fee waiver: Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees (indigency, M.R. Civ. P. 91).
Child support
FM-040 Child Support Worksheet + FM-050 Child Support Affidavit (mandatory with children). Model: INCOME SHARES (19-A M.R.S. ch. 63 support guidelines table).
E-filing (self-represented)
Maine eCourts / eFileMaine (Tyler Odyssey File & Serve) — mid-rollout by region; family matters covered in live regions (York, Androscoggin/Oxford, Kennebec/Somerset, Aroostook as of 6/2026…
County differences
LOW — statewide FM forms; District Court venue by county but same forms/fees; only e-filing availability differs by region during rollout.
Official statewide forms
YES — Maine Judicial Branch publishes official statewide Family Matters (FM-series) packets: 'Divorce with Minor Children' packet and 'Divorce without Minor Children' packet (single-PDF packets on courts.maine.gov)…

Official source: Maine court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Maine divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Maine?

No. Maine allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Maine divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Maine to file for divorce?

Plaintiff resident 6 months, OR plaintiff resides in ME and parties married in ME, OR resided in ME when cause arose, OR defendant is a ME resident (19-A M.R.S. 901).

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Maine?

$120 divorce filing fee (District Court) + ~$25-$40 service costs. Fee waiver: Application to Proceed Without Payment of Fees (indigency, M.R. Civ. P. 91). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Maine’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.