Use this worksheet to see if you qualify for the Veteran's Property Tax Exemption.
Maine law allows you to take unpaid leave from work when one of your family members is deployed if you meet the requirements.
There are several ways to enroll; Medicare, MaineCare, DEL, and VA options are explained here.
The Compact is an agreement among the States who have signed the compact to handle certain types of problems for children of military families who are still in school according to specific guidelines. Issues covered in the compact include...
In addition to the basic homestead exemption for all resident homeowners, Maine provides several other property tax deductions for various groups - including one for veterans.
Many people with connections to the U.S. Military are unaware of current laws that are meant to help them cope with the sacrifices of military service.
The Maine Service members Civil Relief Act is a state law that gives protections to a service member who is involved a civil law suit. It only applies to cases in the state of Maine. The federal and Maine laws are very similar, but there are some...
Federal and state law allow money from military retirement pay to be with held to meet most child support and spousal support obligations.
Federal and state law allow money from military retirement pay to be withheld to meet most child support and spousal support obligations. There are limits to what can be withheld.
Your rights as a parent do not stop when you are in the military and called to active duty. There are many things to consider and plan for, especially if you are separated from your child’s other parent. This is a summary of some of the relevant...
There are some laws concerning protection from abuse you may want to know about if the person accused of abuse is in the military.
As of May 1, 2013 all Social Security and VA benefits recipients will get their benefits electronically. Paper checks are no longer a choice. You will have one of two options for how you will receive your payments. Read more here!
Maine gives special treatment, called "preferences" to some former members of the armed services and their families. Find out more here.
This website offers easy-to-read legal information on a wide range of legal topics of interest to servicemembers, veterans and their families.
Maine law provides this benefit for family members of certain veterans (with service-related permanent disabilities or who have died or disappeared).
General advice about legal concerns surrounding disability benefit compensation. A 3 part video presented by Francis Jackson, Esq.