Edward Chris L'Hommedieu
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Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Social Security Disability
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Languages
- French: Spoken, Written
- German: Spoken, Written
Education
- University of Maine - School of Law
- J.D. (1995) | Law
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- Honors: Winner, Jessup Moot Court competition - best oralist against 67 other top law schools.
- Activities: Founder, Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.
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- Ithaca College
- B.A. (1992) | French, German
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- United States Coast Guard Academy
- Government Administration
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Awards
- Best Oralist
- Jessup Moot Court Competition
- Awarded Best Oralist over 67 other competitors from top law schools.
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- L'Hommedieu Law Office, P.A.
Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
- Q. Ex can no longer pick up our child during one of the court appointed visits. Do I have to give him a new day and time?
- A: Simple answer - the Court Order controls.
That said, my #1 rule in family cases is "be nice". If you can accommodate a different schedule it is the moral thing to do. If the other party is being entirely unreasonable, then you don't have any obligation to accommodate them.
Just ask yourself this: "If I was in their shoes, what would I hope for, and is it reasonable?"... and think about the child. What do they want?
There's a lot at stake here - a child that needs both parents.
Chris.
- Q. When filing for child support in the state of Maine does the court count the income of the spouse who is not the parent?
- A: Very very very rarely. In 20 years, I've never seen it apply. They would literally have to be wildly rich.
- Q. if I go with somebody and else and my parents call the police on me do they have to take me back home to my parents?
- A: That depends on your age and maturity.
If you are 10, then yes, police will apply pressure for you to go home. And they'll call DHHS.
If you are 17, different story.
You can apply for emancipation and the court will give you a court-appointed lawyer assuming you have no assets.
Sorry you're going through this...
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