Divorce Resources for Franklin County

Maine

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Key Facts

Divorce in Franklin County: Key Facts

Filing fee (Maine): $120–$175
Waiting period: 60 days
Residency requirement: 6 months
Grounds: No-fault and fault-based
Property division: Equitable distribution
Population: 29,839

Filing rules and fees are set by Maine law and apply throughout Franklin County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Maine divorce guide.

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Franklin County Divorce FAQs

What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Maine?

At least one spouse must have lived in Maine for 6 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by state law and applies throughout the state, including Franklin County.

Is there a waiting period for divorce in Maine?

Maine has a 60 days waiting period. This applies to divorce filings throughout the state, including Franklin County, and the total time to finalize depends on the court's caseload and the case itself.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Franklin County?

The court filing fee for a divorce in Maine is $120–$175. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in Maine is about $3,000 (2022 data).

Does Maine allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. Maine allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.

How is property divided in a Maine divorce?

Maine uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.

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