The Maine Divorce Group Divorce Course
Understand the Process. Set Realistic Expectations.
Take Control of Your Outcome
This free course walks you through exactly how divorce works in Maine, straight from Attorney William Bly. Get educated on what’s ahead so you can make smart decisions and keep costs under control.
The Maine Divorce Group Divorce Course
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Why We Built This Course
When you’re considering divorce or facing one, you probably have a lot of questions. What actually happens to the assets? How does Maine law divide what you’ve built together? If you have kids, how is residency decided? What will child support and spousal support look like?
Most people come to divorce with preconceived notions based on what they’ve heard from friends or family or what they’ve seen in movies. And those notions are often wrong. That’s a problem because bad information leads to bad decisions — and bad decisions cost you money, time, and peace of mind.
That’s why we created this course. Divorce is a process. It has steps. It has rules. And the more you understand about how it actually works in Maine, the better you can navigate it. The better you can protect yourself. The better you can work toward a resolution that makes sense for your situation.
This free course exists to educate you upfront, at no cost, so you come to the table informed instead of guessing.
WHAT MAKES THE MAINE DIVORCE GROUP
APPROACH DIFFERENT
Maine-Focused — Every lesson reflects how Maine law actually works, what equitable division really means, what your rights are as a parent, and how spousal support and child support are calculated under Maine statutes. No generic rules that don’t apply here.
No Cookie-Cutter Solutions — We listen to your individual circumstances and tailor our advice to your situation. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Your case is unique, your family is unique, and your resolution needs to be unique.
Realistic Expectations — We’re going to tell you what you NEED to hear, not just what you WANT to hear. If your expectations are unrealistic, we’re going to recalibrate them upfront. That saves you money, time, and heartache later.
Team-Based Approach — You’re not working with a solo attorney who answers phones, files paperwork, and tries to do it all. You’re working with a full team: attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and an intake team who are responsive, empathetic, and invested in your outcome.
Strategic and Practical — We focus on what actually saves you money: mediation when possible, reasonable agreements, and avoiding unnecessary litigation. We push for solutions that serve your interests, not our billable hours.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
William Bly, Owner and Managing Attorney,
The Maine Divorce Group
“I built this firm because I believe people deserve honest advice about their divorce, not what they want to hear, but what they need to hear. This course exists for the same reason. You deserve to understand the process. You deserve to know what’s realistic. And you deserve a legal team that tailors solutions to your situation, not a cookie-cutter approach that works for nobody. Watch this course, educate yourself, and if you’re ready to move forward, call us. We’ll give you the same straight talk and individualized attention you’ll find in these videos.”
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This free course is for you if…
- You’re considering divorce and want to understand your options before you make any final decisions.
- You’ve already decided to move forward and want to know what to expect at each stage of the process.
- You’re concerned about your assets, your home, your retirement accounts, and how Maine law divides marital property.
- You’re a parent worried about where your child will live, what your parental rights are, and how custody decisions get made in Maine.
- You want to understand child support and spousal support — how they’re calculated, what the costs might be, and what you can do to protect yourself.
- Your spouse has already filed and you feel like you’re behind on information.
- You’re not ready to hire an attorney yet, but you want to get educated so you’re prepared for the first consultation.
- You want to understand how to keep costs down and avoid unnecessary litigation.
Course Outline
1
Welcome to the Course
Your orientation to Maine’s divorce process. We explain what actually happens, Maine’s specific laws and timelines, and how to set realistic expectations. Come to learn, not with preconceived notions from movies or friends. Understanding the process is your first step to controlling your outcome.
2
Assets 101 and Debt Division
What’s marital property versus separate property? How does Maine divide assets and debts? This module breaks down equitable distribution (fair, not 50-50), walks through financial discovery, and shows how mediation gives you control over your outcome instead of leaving it to a judge.
3
Children and Residency
Your biggest concern if you have children. We walk through Maine’s residency framework, what parental rights and responsibilities mean, and what courts prioritize. Learn primary versus shared residency, and the mistakes that hurt your case and escalate costs.
4
Child Support and Spousal Support
How is child support calculated under Maine guidelines? What does it actually cost and how long does it last? We explain spousal support in plain language—including the brackets based on length of marriage—and help you plan realistically.
5
Next Steps and Making Smart Decisions
You’ve been educated on the process. Now what? We cover divorce costs, how to prepare financially, and common pitfalls to avoid. Most importantly, we encourage you to truly think this through. Divorce is long, emotional, and expensive. Make sure it’s what you want.
Knowledge is Your Best Defense
in Divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to drain you emotionally and financially. When you understand the process—Maine’s specific laws, how assets are divided, how your kids factor in, and what support means—you’re in control. You can make smart decisions. You can pursue reasonable agreements. You can keep costs down.
This course is your foundation. It’s free. It’s straightforward. And it’s built on over two decades of helping Maine families through divorce.
Watch the course. Get educated. Think about your situation carefully. And when you’re ready to move forward, or if you have questions, give us a call. We’ll listen. We’ll give you honest advice. And we’ll help you navigate what’s ahead.
When you’re ready to talk through your specific situation and discuss your options, we’re here to listen.
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