Jeanette M Durham

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Maine Family Law, LLC

Experience: 10 years

Family Law, Divorce and Domestic Violence

10 Best - Maine, Katahdin Counsel Recognition and 5 others

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Awards 7

Experience 10y

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My law practice focuses exclusively on helping clients with issues relating to divorce, child support, child custody, visitation, and protection from abuse or harassment.

Full Representation or Limited Representation:
You have the option of hiring me to give you advice and counsel about a specific issue or circumstance, or, you can hire me for full representation in a family matter court action out of York or Cumberland counties. Limited Representations focus on specific issues, such as: Should I try to modify my visitation? How much could child support be? Whereas Full Representation means you want me to take actions on your behalf and I appear as your lawyer.

Pre-litigation analysis:
Sometimes things go wrong in your life, if you're reading this - you know. It is important to call an experienced lawyer when things start going wrong, so you understand how to avoid bigger issues down the road. I will work with you to help you understand your options and to let you know about potential consequences or outcomes related to your situation and actions. I enjoy working with clients to give them ongoing guidance and insight, which can limit your stress levels and likely reduce future costs associated with uninformed decisions made early on.

Multi-State Child Custody and Child Support Issues:
In my former position as a Child Support Enforcement Agent at the Maine DHHS, I gained extensive experience dealing with out of state orders relating to child custody and child support. When parents reside in multiple states, the analysis to determine who can modify or establish an order can be confusing and it requires a careful analysis by an attorney with experience.

Community Involvement:
I am part of the Family Division of the American Bar Association, a member of the Family Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association, and also a member of the York Bar Association. I also love being an assistant coach for the Kennebunk High School mock trial team.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Maine

Since 2013

Professional Experience

2015 - Current

Solo practitioner

Jeanette M. Durham, Esq., Maine Family Law, LLC

A solo practice focused on Maine Family Law litigation and appeals.

2013 - 2015

Fairfield & Associates, P.A.

Attorney

My work was focused on family matter litigation and appeals.

2004 - 2010

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement

Child Support Enforcement Agent

I was designated by the Commissioner as the York County Court Agent, my responsibilities included establishing and modifying child support obligations in York County District and Probate Courts.

Education

2010 - 2013

University of Maine - School of Law

J.D. (2013)

Honors: Pro Bono Legal Service Award

Awards

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10 Best - Maine

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

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Katahdin Counsel Recognition

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

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Katahdin Counsel Recognition

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

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Katahdin Counsel Recognition

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Maine Top Ranked (Under 40)

National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

10 Best Client Satisfaction - Maine

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

year - Jeanette M Durham

Top 10 Under 40

National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

Contacts

Maine Family Law, LLC 11 Main Street, Suite 5 P.O. Box 709 Kennebunk ME 04043 Telephone: (207) 200-5822 Fax: (207) 200-5822

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Jeanette M Durham Maine Family Law, LLC

Experience: 10 years

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Phone: (207) 200-5822

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Websites

Maine Family Law

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