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Maine Minor's Settlement Calculator

In Maine, a settlement of a child's claim is not valid unless a court approves it, whatever the amount. Over $5,000 the court also needs medical and police reports, and the money goes into a depository that can be withdrawn only with court approval until majority. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see what is left for the child.

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Maine requires a judge to approve every settlement of a child's claim

Maine requires court approval of a minor's settlement under 14 MRSA 1605 and Rule 17A of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, which sets the papers and the restricted depository. A payer's safe harbor is in 18-C MRSA 5-103, the age of majority is in 1 MRSA 73, and the tolling rule in 14 MRSA 853.

See why a court approves a child's settlement, how court-controlled depositories and trusts work, and what we found about attorney fees in a child's case.

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Why a Court Approves a Child's Settlement14 MRSA 1605 and Rule 17A Court-Controlled Depositories and TrustsHow the child's money is held Do Minors Pay a Lower Fee?What the court sees about the fee

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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Maine statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Maine attorney.