Getting started.
Who this helps
Low-income Maine residents experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking who need help with civil legal matters.
How to get started
Call during intake hours. You can leave a message and staff will call back within 5-7 business days. For immediate danger, call the Maine DV Helpline at 1-866-834-4357.
How they can help.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance is Maine's largest provider of free civil legal aid. Their Family Law and Victim Rights Unit helps survivors with protection orders, divorce, custody, and housing issues related to domestic violence.
- Protection from abuse order assistance
- Family law representation
- Housing legal issues related to DV
- Court representation
- Self-help legal information (ptla.org)
What to have ready.
Court documents, police reports, protection orders, lease agreements, income documentation.
Call with your questions