Maine Divorce Property Division: The Complete 2026 Guide

Maine is an equitable distribution state. Under 19-A MRSA §953, the court divides marital property in "just" proportions — there is no 50/50 presumption.

4 factors: (1) contribution of each spouse including homemaker; (2) value of property set apart to each; (3) economic circumstances at time of division; (4) desirability of awarding family home to custodial parent.

Property acquired during marriage is presumed marital. Pre-marital, gifts, and inheritances are separate but must be traced.

Maine provides 5 distinct types of alimony under 19-A MRSA §951-A: (1) Interim — during proceedings; (2) General — ongoing; (3) Transitional — short-term; (4) Reimbursement — for career/education contributions; (5) Nominal — preserves right to modify.

10-year threshold: General alimony requires a marriage of 10+ years unless denying it would produce an unjust result. There is no formula — the court has full discretion.

Maine child support follows 19-A MRSA §2006, an income shares model using combined gross income. The table covers up to $400,000 combined annual income.

Age-dependent: Maine guidelines distinguish children under 12 and 12+ — amounts may differ by age group. Low-income obligors below federal poverty are capped at 10% of weekly gross.

6-month residency required (§902). No mandatory waiting period.

No-fault ground: irreconcilable marital differences (§902(1)(H)). Filed in District Court.

Maine has a progressive 5.80-7.15% state income tax across 3 brackets. This is on the higher end nationally and affects post-divorce financial planning.