The Pothole- A Sure Sign Of Spring. But can you sue one?

By: Rudman Winchell Attorney John Hamer I know Spring is coming when people begin asking me about whether they can sue their town over potholes. Sometimes the question comes from clients, other times from friends and family in a half-joking (and half very serious) manner. Legally speaking, municipalities are generally immune from suit over pot…

READ ABOUT: Important information about Guardianship and Conservatorship

The Basics of Guardianship/Conservatorship A guardianship or conservatorship is a relationship in which one or more persons are appointed by the Probate Court to make personal or financial decisions for a minor or an incapacitated adult who, due to physical or mental impairment, is unable to make responsible decisions about his or her personal affairs…

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GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS AND DE FACTO PARENTHOOD

The following article was co-written and presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s Family Law Institute by Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. and Anthony A. Trask, Esq. Please note that all citations have been omitted. However, a full copy of the article, complete with citations and footnotes, can be viewed upon request. I. INTRODUCTION Nearly a…