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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224

Know the Laws: Maine

UPDATED January 18, 2010

Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.  This includes restraining or protection orders, divorce, custody, crimes, and more.

There are also federal laws that may be relevant to your situation, including immigration and military laws.  You can access these federal laws anytime from the Know the Laws page or from the list of links on left hand side of your screen.

In Maine, you will also find excellent information from HelpMeLaw.org, provided by Legal Services of Maine  For domestic violence information, use the search option to find what you are looking for.

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