To file for a Maine divorce, either party must be a resident of the State, or the marriage or the grounds for divorce must have occurred in Maine. Otherwise, a person filing for divorce must be a resident for 6 months immediately prior to filing for divorce.

Maine Divorce Grounds

The grounds for a Maine divorce are as follows:

• irreconcilable marital differences;

• impotence;

• adultery;

• alcoholism and/or drug addiction;

• confinement for incurable insanity for 7 consecutive years;

• desertion for 3 years;

• cruelty or abuse; and

• nonsupport whereby a spouse is able to provide support but grossly, wantonly, or cruelly refuses or neglects to provide suitable maintenance for the complaining spouse.

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