Court Help Videos

The short videos below will help you better understand court processes and procedures in family cases, mediation, small claims, and more.

More Self-Help Videos:

Legal Language 101
Understanding Court Papers: What to Do After Being Served
Understanding the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases;
Decoding Legal Jargon;
Understanding the Kinds of Help Court Staff Can Provide.

To view, go to the Judicial Branch's Self-Help Videos on our Vimeo Channel.

More help resources can be found on the Guides & Publications page.

Family Matters

Protection from Abuse vs. Protection from Harassment

How to File for Divorce or Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Custody)

How to Change or Enforce a Court's Final Order of Divorce or Parental Rights and Responsibilities

Jury Service

State of Maine Judicial Branch Juror Informational Video

Traffic Cases

State of Maine Judicial Branch Contested Traffic Cases Video

Mediation

Mediation in the Maine State Courts

Foreclosure Mediation in Court

Small Claims

Criminal Cases

Arraignment in Maine