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Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF MAINE, [1. Judicial District] JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION OF [2. Division]

Docket No: [3. Docket Number]

[4. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [5. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [5. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Maine for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 901. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has irreconcilable differences, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 902. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [9. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Support

The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [10. Spousal Support Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and spousal support;
(c) restore Plaintiff's former name of [11. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [12. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [13. Execution Date] day of [14. Execution Month, Year], at [15. City and State of Execution].

Complaint for Divorce — Contested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF MAINE, [1. Judicial District] JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION OF [2. Division]

Docket No: [3. Docket Number]

[4. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [5. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [5. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Maine for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 901. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has irreconcilable differences, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 902. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that this Court divide the parties' marital property and debts equitably. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [9. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Support

The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Plaintiff requests that the Court award spousal support in an amount and for a duration that is just, considering the factors set forth in 19-A M.R.S. § 951-A. Relevant facts include: [10. Spousal Support Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(c) award spousal support as the Court deems just;
(d) restore Plaintiff's former name of [11. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [12. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [13. Execution Date] day of [14. Execution Month, Year], at [15. City and State of Execution].

Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF MAINE, [1. Judicial District] JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION OF [2. Division]

Docket No: [3. Docket Number]

[4. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [5. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [5. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Maine for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 901. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation].

There are [9. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [10. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has irreconcilable differences, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 902. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parental Rights and Responsibilities

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under 19-A M.R.S. § 1653. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [11. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Maine Child Support Guidelines (19-A M.R.S. § 2001). The agreed monthly child support amount is [12. Child Support Amount], payable by [13. Paying Parent] to [14. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [15. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [16. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [17. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Support

The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [18. Spousal Support Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding parental rights and responsibilities;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Maine Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Plaintiff's former name of [19. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [20. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [21. Execution Date] day of [22. Execution Month, Year], at [23. City and State of Execution].

Complaint for Divorce — Contested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF MAINE, [1. Judicial District] JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DIVISION OF [2. Division]

Docket No: [3. Docket Number]

[4. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [5. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.

Comes now the Plaintiff, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [5. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Maine for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 901. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [6. Date of Marriage] in [7. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [8. Date of Separation].

There are [9. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [10. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage has irreconcilable differences, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with 19-A M.R.S. § 902. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parental Rights and Responsibilities

The parties are unable to agree on the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the minor child(ren). Plaintiff requests that the Court allocate parental rights and responsibilities in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under 19-A M.R.S. § 1653. Relevant facts include: [11. Parental Responsibilities Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Plaintiff requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Maine Child Support Guidelines (19-A M.R.S. § 2001). Relevant facts include: [12. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [13. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [14. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Support

The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Plaintiff requests that the Court award spousal support as the Court deems just. Relevant facts include: [15. Spousal Support Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) allocate parental rights and responsibilities in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Maine Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(e) award spousal support as the Court deems just;
(f) restore Plaintiff's former name of [16. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [17. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [4. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [18. Execution Date] day of [19. Execution Month, Year], at [20. City and State of Execution].